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AR12 BUG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,770 mi
Last recorded39,770 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR12 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 39,770 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 38,677 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 36,289 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 35,195 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 32,286 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 32,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 32,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 27,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 24,201 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 18,820 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,458 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 17,458 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 14,797 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,289 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 9,307 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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AR12 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR12 BUG, 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.

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What year was AR12 BUG registered?

AR12 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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