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AO62 MDX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,508 mi
Last recorded97,508 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 MDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 97,508 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 89,355 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 89,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre size is 215/55/17

Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,138 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 71,854 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 57,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,999 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 41,779 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,099 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 39,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/17 94v (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,820 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 34,820 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,011 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 MDX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO62 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

AO62 MDX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is AO62 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 MDX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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