2012 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · MW12 YTC
2012 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 49,352 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MW12 YTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 49,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MW12 YTC Mileage History
- 02/07/202243,901 mi
- 10/07/202346,700 mi+2,799 mi
- 10/07/202346,700 mi
- 09/07/202448,933 mi+2,233 mi
- 03/09/202549,352 mi+419 mi
Average of roughly 1,718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW12 YTC 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 (MW12 YTC) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
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