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CU62 CZE

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,736 mi
Last recorded88,736 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU62 CZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 88,736 miles

Nearside Front tyre is stress cracked in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - rest of tread 3mm and is stress cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

rattle from timing chain end of engine - possibly water pump

surface corrosion to majority of suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2025 86,371 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm

Fail 26 Feb 2025 86,318 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm

Pass 15 Mar 2024 85,482 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 80,024 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 69,626 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre misshapen on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,728 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 51,733 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 46,543 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 46,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 41,054 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 30,480 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,944 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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CU62 CZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CU62 CZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU62 CZE registered?

CU62 CZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is CU62 CZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU62 CZE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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