2012 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · LD62 THX

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 18 August 2025 at 51,619 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day. This pattern suggests the owner is proactive in rectifying issues immediately to ensure compliance, as the vehicle has consistently returned a clean sheet without advisories across the last three successful tests. The mileage profile is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 26,975 miles and the July 2024 test at 36,528 miles, the car covered nearly 10,000 miles, while a further 15,091 miles were clocked by August 2025. While this low usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between tests can lead to the degradation of rubber components and the stasation of fluids. A buyer should inspect the vehicle for signs of age-related low-mileage storage, such as dryrott seals, perished tyres, or seized brake calipers that occur from infrequent use. Since the record shows no structural or recurring mechanical failures, the focus should remain on corrosion on the underbody and suspension bushes, which often affect older vehicles regardless of distance driven. Verify the condition of the timing belt and fluid freshness to ensure the low mileage has not masked neglected maintenance intervals.