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DG03 ART

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,418 mi
Last recorded104,418 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 ART
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 104,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 97,339 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 97,339 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 93,128 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 93,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 75,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 67,911 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 60,057 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 60,057 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,782 miles

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

Offside Front sill edge damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,998 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 36,058 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 19,360 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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DG03 ART is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG03 ART, 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 DG03 ART registered?

DG03 ART is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is DG03 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 ART shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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