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YT12 XTC

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,684 mi
Last recorded70,684 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 XTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 70,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 69,618 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 67,894 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 65,918 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 64,018 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 64,000 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,471 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 55,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively ABS sensor wiring plug damaged. (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,604 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,329 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,406 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,216 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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YT12 XTC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YT12 XTC, 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 YT12 XTC registered?

YT12 XTC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YT12 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 XTC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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