2012 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · FT62 AEB

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 15 September 2025 at 82,214 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean test results over the last several years, suggesting a vehicle that has been kept in a high state of mechanical repair. The mileage is notably low for a 14 year old car, averaging roughly 5,872 miles per year. Between 31 May 2023 at 70,574 miles and 15 September 2025 at 82,214 miles, the car covered approximately 11,640 miles over two years. This steady, low-intensity usage pattern reduces the likelihood of heavy wear on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage examples of the same age. The MOT history is unusually clean, with no recorded advisories for brake discs, suspension bushes, or corrosion across five tests. A failure on 16 September 2024 at 74,121 miles was resolved within two days, though the record does not specify the fault. This rapid turnaround indicates a proactive approach to maintenance by the previous owner. Despite the clean record, a buyer should still inspect the vehicle for signs of degradation caused by low usage. Long periods of standing can lead to perished rubber seals, flat-spotted tyres, or moisture buildup in the braking system. A physical check should focus on the condition of the brake calipers to ensure no sticking has occurred and a visual inspection of the underbody for surface corrosion that may not have reached a failure threshold during testing.