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LX12 UZU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,923 mi
Last recorded79,923 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 UZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 79,923 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 75,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 71,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facing pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facing pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,373 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 68,373 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 64,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus perish in tread (235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm plus perish in tread (235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm plus perished dot 4611 (235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 64,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus perish in tread (235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm plus perish in tread (235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm plus perished dot 4611 (235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,302 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,095 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,970 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,539 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 45,424 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 36,989 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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LX12 UZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 LX12 UZU, 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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LX12 UZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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