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BD62 TUA

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,641 mi
Last recorded22,641 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 TUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 22,641 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 21,778 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 20,543 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 19,826 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 18,852 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 16,407 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 13,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 11,478 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 9,635 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 7,269 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 TUA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,197cc 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 BD62 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

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

Is BD62 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 TUA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD62 TUA have outstanding finance?

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