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AV62 LAO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,293 mi
Last recorded60,293 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 LAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 60,293 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 59,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 55,760 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,677 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,714 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 25 Sep 2020 49,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 46,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,706 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 32,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,334 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on tread on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 19,748 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 19,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 AV62 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

AV62 LAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AV62 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 LAO 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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