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BF62 FBD

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,850 mi
Last recorded40,850 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 FBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 40,850 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 40,848 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 33,174 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 27,025 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 27,023 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 23,946 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 23,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 20,569 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 20,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 17,265 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 14,679 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 12,446 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 10,531 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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BF62 FBD is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF62 FBD, 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 BF62 FBD registered?

BF62 FBD is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is BF62 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 FBD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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