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DG62 VBV

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,421 mi
Last recorded106,421 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 106,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 95,116 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 95,116 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 89,637 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 75,559 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 75,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 67,075 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 58,867 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,731 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 56,731 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,947 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 36,113 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r and the n/s/r - o/s/r are cracked and deteriorated. Replacement of all 4 tyres is advised. (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f - o/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,293 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 27,293 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,638 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,598 miles

Slight damage to near side front wheel rim

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 VBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBV, 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 DG62 VBV registered?

DG62 VBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DG62 VBV safe to buy?

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