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BJ62 YOH

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,315 mi
Last recorded87,315 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 87,315 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 83,707 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 79,832 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 71,290 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 65,170 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 60,953 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 48,230 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 48,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2018 34,835 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 21,743 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 17,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 55r17 (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,585 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

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 YOH is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ62 YOH registered?

BJ62 YOH is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is BJ62 YOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 YOH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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