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DG62 FAF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,908 mi
Last recorded106,908 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 FAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 106,908 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 106,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,415 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 78,304 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55V17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55V17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 77,949 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55V17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55V17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,369 miles

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Aug 2017 52,312 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 29,288 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,573 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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DG62 FAF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG62 FAF, 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 DG62 FAF registered?

DG62 FAF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is DG62 FAF safe to buy?

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