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BN62 ZZG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,478 mi
Last recorded83,478 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 ZZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 83,478 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 83,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 73,794 miles

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 73,794 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to NSF coil spring being broken and down shock past cup (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 69,595 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 67,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 58,912 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,638 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,828 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 47,828 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,921 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,400 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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BN62 ZZG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN62 ZZG, 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 BN62 ZZG registered?

BN62 ZZG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is BN62 ZZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 ZZG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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