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BD62 RZZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,928 mi
Last recorded76,928 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 RZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 72,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 65,358 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,574 miles

Covers fitted under the car

Fail 2 May 2017 50,078 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 46,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 32,369 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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BD62 RZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD62 RZZ, 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 BD62 RZZ registered?

BD62 RZZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BD62 RZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 RZZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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