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DV62 UOU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,980 mi
Last recorded96,980 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 UOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 96,980 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 91,866 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 85,007 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 84,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 80,943 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,232 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 56,831 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 46,148 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 37,961 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 30,809 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 28,111 miles

front tyres light cracking

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,632 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 UOU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UOU, 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 UOU registered?

DV62 UOU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is DV62 UOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 UOU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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