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NYH 1L

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,784 mi
Last recorded108,784 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYH 1L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 108,784 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 108,468 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 101,020 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 96,045 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 90,553 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 87,078 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 81,629 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 78,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,573 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,413 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 50,467 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 38,217 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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NYH 1L is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NYH 1L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NYH 1L registered?

NYH 1L is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is NYH 1L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYH 1L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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