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DV62 UOF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,124 mi
Last recorded41,124 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 41,124 miles

nearside front seatbelt inertia does not fully lock

Fail 29 Sep 2025 41,079 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not latching when loaded (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 40,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 39,051 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 34,855 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 32,142 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 30,511 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 30,509 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking to outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,415 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 29,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,695 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 20,776 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 15,289 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 8,192 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 UOF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UOF, 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 UOF registered?

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

Is DV62 UOF safe to buy?

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