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AU12 YLR

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,281 mi
Last recorded90,281 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 90,281 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 83,431 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 76,176 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 69,849 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 69,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 62,365 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 60,421 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,364 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 59,364 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 57,476 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 54,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake sticking on slightly

Fail 9 Feb 2018 54,135 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake sticking on slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,698 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,412 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,064 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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AU12 YLR is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 AU12 YLR, 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

How do I check the history of AU12 YLR?

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What year was AU12 YLR registered?

AU12 YLR is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 YLR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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