2012 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · B4 YRD
2012 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2012. Recorded mileage 86,610 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1197cc
B4 YRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 86,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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B4 YRD Mileage History
- 05/10/202385,423 mi
- 06/10/202385,423 mi
- 07/11/202385,558 mi+135 mi
- 28/10/202485,915 mi+357 mi
- 14/10/202586,610 mi+695 mi
Average of roughly 586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B4 YRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (B4 YRD) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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