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AO62 XXB

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,390 mi
Last recorded102,390 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 XXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 102,390 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 102,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 89,688 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 89,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 77,054 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 67,629 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 55,645 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 44,668 miles

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

tested wet

Pass 17 Nov 2019 36,500 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2018 29,673 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 25,283 miles

Front wipers are noisy but clearing.

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 20,685 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 16,475 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 XXB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AO62 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

AO62 XXB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is AO62 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 XXB 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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