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BT12 DWA

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,846 mi
Last recorded75,846 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 DWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 75,846 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 72,120 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 68,657 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 68,657 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,451 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 62,510 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 59,020 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,824 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 50,995 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,262 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 May 2017 39,213 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,579 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,331 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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BT12 DWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT12 DWA, 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 BT12 DWA registered?

BT12 DWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is BT12 DWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 DWA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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