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DN62 GHD

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,267 mi
Last recorded83,267 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 GHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 83,267 miles

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

damage to nearside rear arch/sill/quarter panel areas and exterior trim missing

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underbody corrosion

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 21 Nov 2025 83,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread areas (2354518) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed on inner tread areas (2354518) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread areas (2354518) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed on inner tread areas (2354518) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underbody corrosion

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

damage to nearside rear arch/sill/quarter panel areas and exterior trim missing

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 27 Nov 2024 75,237 miles

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

both front tyres are worn to bald on inner tread/shoulder areas (2354518) recommend to replace

damage to nearside rear outer sill/arch panel areas

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

no diesel smoke content registered on diesel smoke meter for diesel emissions test due to manufacturers engine soft limiter fitted

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 2 Dec 2023 71,890 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 71,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 68,971 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 68,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size = 235/45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size = 235/45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracks in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 58,080 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 41,753 miles

o/side rear tyre has small cracks in the treads

Pass 21 Sep 2018 31,504 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,265 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 30,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 27,910 miles

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 19 Feb 2016 25,479 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 25,464 miles

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)

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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DN62 GHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN62 GHD, 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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DN62 GHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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