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BT62 VGO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,878 mi
Last recorded57,878 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 VGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 57,878 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 53,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 47,309 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 39,591 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2023 39,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 39,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 35,306 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 34,768 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 31,686 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 27,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Wall cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer wall cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 27,743 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Wall cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer wall cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 23,994 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 19,661 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 19,661 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 15,816 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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BT62 VGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT62 VGO, 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 BT62 VGO registered?

BT62 VGO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is BT62 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 VGO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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