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ST12 TXF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,288 mi
Last recorded66,288 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 TXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 66,288 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 66,288 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 65,996 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 60,867 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 60,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 56,621 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 56,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 52,166 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 48,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 42,981 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 35,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc scored slightly

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracking

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2016 23,299 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015

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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ST12 TXF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ST12 TXF, 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

How do I check the history of ST12 TXF?

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What year was ST12 TXF registered?

ST12 TXF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is ST12 TXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 TXF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST12 TXF have outstanding finance?

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