2012 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · LO02 BUG
2012 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 65,466 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO02 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 65,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO02 BUG 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 (LO02 BUG) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LO02 BUG Mileage History
- 24/11/202340,370 mi
- 22/11/202453,326 mi+12,956 mi
- 22/11/202453,326 mi
- 06/12/202565,466 mi+12,140 mi
- 06/12/202565,466 mi
Average of roughly 12,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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