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CX62 ZFJ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,993 mi
Last recorded71,993 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX62 ZFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 71,993 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 66,884 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 61,044 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 61,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,366 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,830 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear high level brake light leds missing, inop

Fail 21 Jul 2020 44,643 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear high level brake light leds missing, inop

Pass 1 Aug 2019 38,011 miles

Central Rear Upper high level brake light leds inop

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 31,484 miles

2 led lights faded on high level stop light

both rear tyre treads are perishing slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,455 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 18,781 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 13,732 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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CX62 ZFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 CX62 ZFJ, 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 CX62 ZFJ registered?

CX62 ZFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is CX62 ZFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX62 ZFJ 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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