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GU12 EHL

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,541 mi
Last recorded98,541 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 EHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 98,541 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 98,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 94,167 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 89,866 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 88,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 87,627 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 84,736 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 81,666 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,130 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 75,130 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 70,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,279 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,968 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,503 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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GU12 EHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU12 EHL, 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

How do I check the history of GU12 EHL?

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What year was GU12 EHL registered?

GU12 EHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GU12 EHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 EHL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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