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DV62 OFO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,680 mi
Last recorded72,680 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 OFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 72,680 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 72,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 69,540 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 60,413 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,969 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 48,364 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 44,134 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2019 38,359 miles

chip in screen

Pass 5 Oct 2017 25,993 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 17,128 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 11,518 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 11,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DV62 OFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV62 OFO, 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 DV62 OFO registered?

DV62 OFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is DV62 OFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 OFO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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