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EF12 XHA

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,523 mi
Last recorded41,523 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 XHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2025 41,523 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 34,105 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 32,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,855 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracking/perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2021 27,881 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 26,539 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,639 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,335 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 17,039 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 13,998 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edges cracking

Nearside Rear tyre outer edges cracking

Offside Front tyre outer edges cracking

Offside Rear tyre outer edges cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 10,653 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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EF12 XHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF12 XHA, 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 EF12 XHA registered?

EF12 XHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is EF12 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 XHA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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