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FL12 MGU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,668 mi
Last recorded92,668 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 MGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 92,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2023 82,765 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 80,560 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 80,555 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 77,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,745 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 72,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,808 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 47,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 34,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 34,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 25,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 25,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,789 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 21,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 15,494 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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FL12 MGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FL12 MGU, 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 FL12 MGU registered?

FL12 MGU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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