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AO62 DHN

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,356 mi
Last recorded102,356 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 DHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 102,356 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 92,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 81,170 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,928 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,113 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 77,113 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 74,749 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,504 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 60,597 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 49,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,194 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AO62 DHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO62 DHN, 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 AO62 DHN registered?

AO62 DHN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is AO62 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 DHN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO62 DHN have outstanding finance?

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