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AO62 DJE

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,811 mi
Last recorded51,811 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 DJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 51,811 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2025 51,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 47,212 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 43,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 39,174 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 29,687 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 17,692 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 13,797 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 12,399 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 12,399 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 11,230 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 9,833 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 8,638 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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AO62 DJE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DJE, 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 AO62 DJE registered?

AO62 DJE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is AO62 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 DJE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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