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CV62 GVT

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,446 mi
Last recorded161,446 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 GVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 161,446 miles

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

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

nsf lower arm rear bush perished

Fail 20 May 2026 161,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nsf lower arm rear bush perished

Pass 9 May 2025 148,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 135,235 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

trays & covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 119,904 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

trays & covers fitted brake fluid looks dark difficult to see

Pass 19 May 2022 106,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 94,064 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 94,062 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 86,645 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 74,084 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 61,617 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 56,239 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,527 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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CV62 GVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV62 GVT, 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 CV62 GVT registered?

CV62 GVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for CV62 GVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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