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AJ62 HMG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,597 mi
Last recorded90,597 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 HMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 90,597 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 90,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 80,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 74,846 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 74,839 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,903 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,474 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 69,253 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,690 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 58,902 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,320 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,349 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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AJ62 HMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ62 HMG, 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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What year was AJ62 HMG registered?

AJ62 HMG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is AJ62 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 HMG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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