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BJ62 OBO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,262 mi
Last recorded85,262 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 OBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 85,262 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 77,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 69,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,511 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 52,179 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 44,627 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 37,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 29,609 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 25,184 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 21,470 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 18,064 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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BJ62 OBO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 BJ62 OBO, 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 BJ62 OBO registered?

BJ62 OBO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is BJ62 OBO safe to buy?

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