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DG62 FBF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,412 mi
Last recorded93,412 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 93,412 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 92,687 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 90,848 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 90,848 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 90,316 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 88,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 87,884 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,543 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,795 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 68,164 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,304 miles

zero emissions recorded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,273 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 39,273 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,804 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 FBF 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 DG62 FBF, 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 FBF registered?

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

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