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SH12 AUF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,544 mi
Last recorded103,544 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 AUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 103,544 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 103,544 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 98,928 miles

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Fail 17 Mar 2025 98,746 miles

Central Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury chrome trip protruding and has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 94,453 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 90,789 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 90,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,672 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 83,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 83,975 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,043 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 71,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 71,709 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,514 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 69,375 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,220 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2017 54,432 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 42,421 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2015 34,358 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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SH12 AUF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH12 AUF, 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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SH12 AUF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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