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NL12 WXX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,423 mi
Last recorded59,423 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 WXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 59,423 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 59,423 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,779 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 55,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 51,942 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 51,906 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 48,343 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 42,736 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 39,109 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,636 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 25,434 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 20,863 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,982 miles

Front removed items from view

Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,353 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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NL12 WXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NL12 WXX, 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 NL12 WXX registered?

NL12 WXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is NL12 WXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 WXX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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