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Beige · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

S12 RCLMOT history

S12 RCL is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
128,696 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RCL was last recorded at 128,696 miles on 5 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,696 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,696 miles
  • 2025 – 124,139 miles
  • 2024 – 121,465 miles
  • 2023 – 119,998 miles
  • 2022 – 116,851 miles
  • 2021 – 113,720 miles
  • 2020 – 111,523 miles
  • 2019 – 108,144 miles
  • 2018 – 101,726 miles
  • 2017 – 96,840 miles
  • 2016 – 88,374 miles
  • 2015 – 77,283 miles
  • 2014 – 67,476 miles
  • 2013 – 56,409 miles
  • 2012 – 38,301 miles
  • 2011 – 27,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,696 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Centre exhaust sleeve/clamp corroded/insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,696 miles
    Test number
    122723507724
    • AdvisoryCentral Centre exhaust sleeve/clamp corroded/insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail128,696 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,696 miles
    Test number
    982777074209
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Centre exhaust sleeve/clamp corroded/insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass128,696 miles (+4,557)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,696 miles
    Test number
    794903759566
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Centre exhaust sleeve/clamp corroded/insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,139 miles (+307)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,139 miles
    Test number
    837258032473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail123,832 miles (+2,367)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,832 miles
    Test number
    138743548489
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass121,465 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,465 miles
    Test number
    105671664693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail121,452 miles (+1,454)9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,452 miles
    Test number
    516538636748
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass119,998 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,998 miles
    Test number
    959805963514
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail119,998 miles (+3,147)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,998 miles
    Test number
    895469676912
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass116,851 miles (+3,131)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,851 miles
    Test number
    716214431852
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass113,720 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,720 miles
    Test number
    592256941465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,523 miles (+3,379)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,523 miles
    Test number
    622324965302
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Pass108,144 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    896648107096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail108,142 miles (+6,416)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,142 miles
    Test number
    393139757991
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass101,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,726 miles
    Test number
    921746871232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail101,726 miles (+4,886)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,726 miles
    Test number
    527435980878
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass96,840 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,840 miles
    Test number
    782574357785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,822 miles (+8,448)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,822 miles
    Test number
    634325124765
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  19. Pass88,374 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,374 miles
    Test number
    603428025219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,373 miles (+11,090)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,373 miles
    Test number
    567601527872
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass77,283 miles (+9,807)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,283 miles
    Test number
    466036765083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,476 miles
    Test number
    407190764097
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail67,476 miles (+11,067)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,476 miles
    Test number
    916350264004
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass56,409 miles (+18,108)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,409 miles
    Test number
    997775663034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,301 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,301 miles
    Test number
    676882262005
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass38,301 miles (+10,622)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,301 miles
    Test number
    688722762068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,679 miles
    Test number
    188396261404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 RCL

Does S12 RCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 RCL is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 RCL?
The MOT on S12 RCL is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 RCL done?
S12 RCL was recorded at 128,696 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,662 miles a year.
Has S12 RCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RCL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 RCL 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 S12 RCL find?
S12 RCL passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 3 advisories: central centre exhaust sleeve/clamp corroded/insecure; front brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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