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DA62 FDF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,209 mi
Last recorded78,209 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 FDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 78,209 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 76,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,298 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 70,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 70,490 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 67,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 65,145 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and tread perishing

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2020 65,145 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and tread perishing

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,901 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 59,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 55,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,924 miles

Engine cover and Under Trays Fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2017 50,912 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine cover and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,782 miles

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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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DA62 FDF 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 71.4%.

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 DA62 FDF, 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 DA62 FDF registered?

DA62 FDF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is DA62 FDF safe to buy?

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