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DV62 UOE

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

42,873 mi
Last recorded42,873 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 42,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/55/17 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 39,673 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 36,838 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 33,997 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 30,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 v bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2022 30,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 v bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 28,854 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 27,391 miles

under body shields fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2020 27,378 miles

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

under body shields fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 24,536 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 24,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 18,550 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 14,112 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 8,858 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 8,748 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 8,695 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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DV62 UOE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UOE, 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 UOE registered?

DV62 UOE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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