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DE62 RYN

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,309 mi
Last recorded80,309 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 RYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 80,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Most fixing nuts/bolts corroded on rear.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides, trailing arm mounts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, trail arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 80,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Most fixing nuts/bolts corroded on rear.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides, trailing arm mounts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, trail arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 77,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 70,431 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,127 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 64,127 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 58,647 miles

Central Exhaust clamp split but exhaust is still secure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wiper blade hitting and running over the A pillar but still clears the windscreen effectively

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Jun 2021 58,548 miles

Emissions not tested test aborted due to high emissions level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 54,613 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,373 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,813 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 44,643 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe on front pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to perish/crack

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

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to perish/crack

Pass 22 Sep 2017 36,599 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 21,093 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 21,903 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

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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DE62 RYN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE62 RYN, 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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DE62 RYN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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