2012 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · FN12 LJL
2012 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 87,073 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FN12 LJL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 87,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FN12 LJL Mileage History
- 12/02/201519,894 mi
- 02/02/201626,707 mi+6,813 mi
- 27/02/201735,879 mi+9,172 mi
- 20/02/201848,083 mi+12,204 mi
- 16/02/201957,997 mi+9,914 mi
- 19/02/201957,997 mi
- 10/02/202068,451 mi+10,454 mi
- 10/02/202170,790 mi+2,339 mi
- 11/02/202170,790 mi
- 22/02/202274,464 mi+3,674 mi
- 24/02/202378,952 mi+4,488 mi
- 24/02/202482,590 mi+3,638 mi
- 27/02/202585,276 mi+2,686 mi
- 27/02/202585,276 mi
- 24/02/202687,073 mi+1,797 mi
Average of roughly 6,088 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
FN12 LJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Beetle (FN12 LJL) between February 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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))”; “Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing leaking/requires new filter (6.1.3 (b) (”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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