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AF62 VJV

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

24,224 mi
Last recorded24,224 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 VJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 24,224 miles

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Nearside and offside Rear wing and bumper slightly damaged.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 24,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside Rear wing and bumper slightly damaged.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 21,013 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 18,307 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 15,039 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jan 2023 15,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2022 13,453 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 10,534 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jan 2021 10,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2020 9,734 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2018 8,682 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged,

Offside Rear reflector damaged

various body damage

Fail 23 Nov 2018 8,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged,

Offside Rear reflector damaged

various body damage

Pass 25 Sep 2017 7,715 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 7,715 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 6,332 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 4,664 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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AF62 VJV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF62 VJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF62 VJV registered?

AF62 VJV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is AF62 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF62 VJV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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