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MK12 VYL

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,177 mi
Last recorded98,177 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 VYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 98,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 91,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,745 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 63,967 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 63,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,859 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,729 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 50,150 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 43,710 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 36,539 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 36,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 30,860 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,462 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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MK12 VYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MK12 VYL, 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 MK12 VYL registered?

MK12 VYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is MK12 VYL safe to buy?

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