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M18 YLA

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

34,825 mi
Last recorded34,825 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 YLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 34,825 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 64,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 235 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 34,080 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 60,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 32,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 31,601 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 54,628 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 29,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear pads wearing near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 53,930 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 28,249 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 47,008 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 47,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 27,382 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 41,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 24,346 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,219 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 22,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 31,988 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 19,825 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,735 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 16,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,121 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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M18 YLA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 M18 YLA, 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 M18 YLA registered?

M18 YLA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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