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GL12 UED

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,055 mi
Last recorded113,055 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 UED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 113,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 112,204 miles

both front outer cv boots deteriated

Pass 28 May 2024 100,748 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 100,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 89,743 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,000 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 68,923 miles

damage to front bumper and no plate

Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,929 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,618 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,613 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,135 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,504 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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GL12 UED is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GL12 UED, 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 GL12 UED registered?

GL12 UED is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GL12 UED safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 UED shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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