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CN62 JXD

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,011 mi
Last recorded53,011 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN62 JXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 53,011 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 46,583 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 46,583 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 45,613 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 43,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 41,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 39,495 miles

Under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 36,338 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 36,338 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick is too the right, should be too the left (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 32,379 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 32,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2017 29,818 miles

engine and body covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,645 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and body covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,596 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 19,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CN62 JXD is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CN62 JXD, 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 CN62 JXD registered?

CN62 JXD is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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The MOT history for CN62 JXD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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