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NX12 WCF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,519 mi
Last recorded96,519 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 WCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 96,519 miles

Nearside Front track rod end boot insecure

exhaust clamp loose

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2025 89,876 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,193 miles

advise under body corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2023 81,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 76,835 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi corroded and slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp corroded heavily (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust heat shield above backbox corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 76,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished heavily exposing cords and worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi corroded and slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp corroded heavily (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust heat shield above backbox corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Pershing heavily in tread close to cords and worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 73,050 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres stepped slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 73,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded/pitted STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres stepped slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,867 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres running off inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,062 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 2 Mar 2018 56,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,299 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 40,898 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 31,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 31,489 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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NX12 WCF 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 80%.

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 NX12 WCF, 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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NX12 WCF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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