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GA04 ANJ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,531 mi
Last recorded94,531 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA04 ANJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 94,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 88,465 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 82,856 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,198 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 75,195 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working HI LEVEL LAMP NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 73,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 70,160 miles

Central Rear brake light out

undertrays fitted

wiper blades slight smear

Pass 7 Dec 2019 66,613 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 55,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 49,009 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,462 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

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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GA04 ANJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GA04 ANJ, 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 GA04 ANJ registered?

GA04 ANJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is GA04 ANJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA04 ANJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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