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Volkswagen Beetle

Grey · Petrol · 1986 · 1,192 cc

A12 MEXMOT history

A12 MEX is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Jan 1986. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,889 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,889 km
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,282 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 MEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,192 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
22 Jan 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 MEX was last recorded at 91,889 km on 1 Sept 2026, 3 km more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,886 km · 31 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 km
Average per year
1,282 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,889 km
  • 2025 – 91,630 km
  • 2024 – 91,394 km
  • 2023 – 90,504 km
  • 2022 – 89,485 km
  • 2016 – 85,074 km
  • 2015 – 83,570 km
  • 2014 – 82,703 km
  • 2013 – 81,387 km
  • 2012 – 80,080 km
  • 2011 – 77,757 km
  • 2010 – 76,618 km
  • 2009 – 74,694 km
  • 2008 – 72,014 km
  • 2007 – 68,721 km
  • 2006 – 65,755 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,889 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,889 km (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,889 km
    Test number
    467504884589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,886 km (+256)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,886 km
    Test number
    670486879658
    • MajorFront Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel x2 (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel x2 (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass91,630 km (+236)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,630 km
    Test number
    202790860204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,394 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,394 km
    Test number
    916958113814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,394 km (+890)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,394 km
    Test number
    300399930279
    • MajorOffside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  6. Pass90,504 km (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,504 km
    Test number
    914458170809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,485 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,485 km
    Test number
    995634480747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,484 km3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,484 km
    Test number
    594123805890
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  9. Pass89,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,028 miles
    Test number
    878311746742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,028 miles (+2,625)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,028 miles
    Test number
    184524672177
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  11. Pass86,403 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,403 miles
    Test number
    842496585847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,981 miles
    Test number
    319157826677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,074 km (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,074 km
    Test number
    318325393795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,570 km (+867)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,570 km
    Test number
    926320715106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,703 km (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,703 km
    Test number
    715793314127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,387 km (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,387 km
    Test number
    287275803473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,080 km (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,080 km
    Test number
    475496092075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,757 km (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,757 km
    Test number
    636538001149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,618 km (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,618 km
    Test number
    414408690042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,694 km (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,694 km
    Test number
    133944109130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,014 km (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,014 km
    Test number
    192138998448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,721 km (+2,966)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,721 km
    Test number
    211796607478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,755 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    65,755 km
    Test number
    900493506154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,698 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    141996496010
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about A12 MEX

Does A12 MEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 MEX is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 MEX?
The MOT on A12 MEX is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 MEX done?
A12 MEX was recorded at 91,889 km at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,282 km a year.
Has A12 MEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 MEX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on A12 MEX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 MEX find?
A12 MEX passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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