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BJ62 YOM

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,272 mi
Last recorded17,272 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 YOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 17,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 16,518 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 16,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin need closer inspection when wheels removed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 14,783 miles

all four tyres have age related cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2020 14,100 miles

all four tyres have age related cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2019 12,908 miles

all four tyres are badly age cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2019 12,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

all four tyres are badly age cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2018 11,129 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 11,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 9,650 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 7,603 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 5,520 miles

engine covers fitted

vehicle under trays 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 YOM is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ62 YOM, 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 YOM registered?

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

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