2012 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · FT62 AEJ

The Volkswagen Beetle presents a currently roadworthy status, with the most recent DVSA test on 19 December 2025 at 108,450 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, showing clean passes in November 2022 at 89,219 miles, November 2023 at 98,865 miles, and November 2024 at 103,330 miles. The sole anomaly remains the failure on 1 November 2024 at 103,324 miles where the tester logged no defects, a circumstance suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than mechanical fault. Mileage progression aligns with typical use for a 2012 vehicle. The record shows 89,219 miles in November 2022, rising to 98,865 by November 2023, a 9,646-mile increment over twelve months. Accumulation then slowed to 4,465 miles by November 2024 and 5,120 miles to December 2025. Such figures sit below the roughly 7,746 miles per year average, indicating lighter-than-average annual travel. Testing occurred at near-annual intervals with no extended gaps, and the sparse defect list implies previous owners maintained statutory checks without recorded neglect. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-related components not captured by the clean MOT slate. At 108,450 miles and fourteen years old, suspension bushes and coil springs warrant close examination for fatigue or fracture. Brake discs and calipers may exhibit wear or binding despite absence of advisories. Structural integrity around sills and subframes should be assessed for corrosion, particularly given the Beetle's body design. The unexplained fail on 1 November 2024 demands documentary clarification from the seller to confirm no hidden rectification. Consistent annual testing with zero recorded advisories points to an ownership pattern of basic compliance, though the lack of flagged consumable wear such as tyres or wiper blades across five years appears atypical and may reflect tester leniency rather than component condition. Prospective purchasers must verify actual tyre tread depth and screen washer operation during viewing.