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BM12 BUG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 96,934 miles on the clock, averaging 6,333 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BM12 BUG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
96,934
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,333

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,934 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,333
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BM12 BUG 29k46k63k80k97k '15'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,934 miles
Since last MOT+4,052 miles
PASS
Mileage92,882 miles
Since last MOT+2,787 miles
PASS
Mileage90,095 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,093 miles
Since last MOT+14,140 miles
PASS
Mileage75,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage68,965 miles
Since last MOT+178 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,787 miles
Since last MOT+8,886 miles
PASS
Mileage59,901 miles
Since last MOT+12,168 miles
PASS
Mileage47,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,733 miles
Since last MOT+3,116 miles
PASS
Mileage44,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,617 miles
Since last MOT+4,568 miles
PASS
Mileage40,049 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,000 miles
Since last MOT+2,911 miles
PASS
Mileage37,089 miles
Since last MOT+3,162 miles
PASS
Mileage33,927 miles
Since last MOT+5,137 miles
PASS
Mileage28,790 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM12 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBM — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BM12 BUG

What car is BM12 BUG?

BM12 BUG is a red Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BM12 BUG?

The last recorded mileage for BM12 BUG was 96,934 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BM12 BUG passed its MOT?

BM12 BUG has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2026.

Is BM12 BUG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BM12 BUG is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is BM12 BUG?

BM12 BUG is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.