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AV62 YAW

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,172 mi
Last recorded124,172 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 YAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 124,172 miles

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

TPMS light on dash

Fail 21 Apr 2026 124,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 7 May 2025 120,382 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 118,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 118,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 112,824 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 112,824 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 105,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 97,047 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,490 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 88,490 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,786 miles

tyre monitoring lamp showing amber

Fail 10 Sep 2019 70,785 miles

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

tyre monitoring lamp showing amber

Pass 27 Jul 2018 54,462 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front brake discs poor condition

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,032 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 26 Jul 2017 46,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,734 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,152 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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AV62 YAW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV62 YAW, 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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AV62 YAW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 December 2012.

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