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SY12 MYB

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,108 mi
Last recorded94,108 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 MYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 94,108 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 90,573 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 90,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 86,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underfloor panels fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 75,359 miles

Front tyres on 3mm tread depth (2354518)

Rear tyres on 3mm tread depth (2354518)

Fail 26 Feb 2021 75,359 miles

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

Front tyres on 3mm tread depth (2354518)

Rear tyres on 3mm tread depth (2354518)

Pass 14 Mar 2020 71,717 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,012 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,905 miles

exhaust joining clamp centre to rear rotting

Fail 9 Mar 2018 39,905 miles

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

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

exhaust joining clamp centre to rear rotting

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 42,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,896 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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SY12 MYB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY12 MYB, 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 SY12 MYB registered?

SY12 MYB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SY12 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 MYB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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