2012 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · DG03 ART
2012 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 112,744 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG03 ART Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 112,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG03 ART 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 (DG03 ART) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
DG03 ART Mileage History
- 11/09/202393,128 mi
- 11/09/202497,339 mi+4,211 mi
- 11/09/202497,339 mi
- 10/09/2025104,418 mi+7,079 mi
- 11/09/2026112,744 mi+8,326 mi
Average of roughly 6,539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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