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AD62 BUG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,010 mi
Last recorded89,010 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD62 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 89,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 85,028 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 85,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 80,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter slightly greasey

Fail 17 Aug 2023 80,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter slightly greasey

Pass 10 Aug 2022 74,735 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,469 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,600 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 64,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 59,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 55,133 miles

Rear tyres are wearing slightly low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' very minor stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 51,877 miles

Tyre treads worn low

Pass 25 Nov 2016 41,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 41,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre tread wearing low .. no tread on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,462 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AD62 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,902 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD62 BUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AD62 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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