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AV62 HCX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,622 mi
Last recorded126,622 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 HCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 126,622 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 118,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 107,926 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 95,310 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 93,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 87,295 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, scrubbing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, scrubbing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,481 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,272 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,013 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,633 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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AV62 HCX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV62 HCX, 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 AV62 HCX registered?

AV62 HCX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is AV62 HCX safe to buy?

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