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AO12 WEH

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,406 mi
Last recorded61,406 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 61,406 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 56,991 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 52,349 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 42,031 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 38,070 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,347 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 26,474 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 19,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2015 12,925 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AO12 WEH is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,902 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 WEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 WEH registered?

AO12 WEH is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is AO12 WEH safe to buy?

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