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GB51 ABY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,944 mi
Last recorded73,944 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB51 ABY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 73,944 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 70,805 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 70,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 65,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 61,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,567 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 52,567 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 52,204 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 47,942 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,855 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))

Offside outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,583 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,098 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 28,403 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 28,403 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GB51 ABY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GB51 ABY, 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 GB51 ABY registered?

GB51 ABY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is GB51 ABY safe to buy?

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