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CP62 BMU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,210 mi
Last recorded87,210 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 BMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 87,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 81,288 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 72,854 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,175 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,823 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 64,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front/rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,701 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 44,028 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 44,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 36,357 miles

underside shields fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,941 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside shields fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,247 miles

both rear tyres cracking

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2015 24,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text both (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CP62 BMU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 CP62 BMU, 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 CP62 BMU registered?

CP62 BMU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is CP62 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP62 BMU 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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