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AO62 RYT

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,214 mi
Last recorded71,214 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 RYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 71,214 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 71,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 66,950 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 59,297 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 50,705 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 47,026 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 44,268 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2020 41,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has cuts on outer side wall not to cords at present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover small hole in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2020 41,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has cuts on outer side wall not to cords at present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover small hole in dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 38,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2018 31,524 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 25,068 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 25,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 17,736 miles

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nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not down to cords

vehicle engine covers and under trays fitted

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 RYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO62 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

AO62 RYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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