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DG62 XAZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,801 mi
Last recorded107,801 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 107,801 miles

Rear Rear brake disc covers corroded.

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 107,801 miles

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

Rear Rear brake disc covers corroded.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 99,232 miles

both rear backplates corroded

multiple front suspension components corroded

rear axle an multiple rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2025 99,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge an perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both rear backplates corroded

multiple front suspension components corroded

rear axle an multiple rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 88,126 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 88,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 81,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 81,589 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 73,972 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/S & N/S front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 67,294 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front & rear brake discs slightly worn /corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 61,189 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,420 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 33,590 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,135 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 18,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,415 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 XAZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

DG62 XAZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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