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DV62 UPK

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,762 mi
Last recorded91,762 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 91,762 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 88,314 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 86,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 83,637 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 79,956 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 75,665 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 71,448 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 65,706 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 59,291 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 51,025 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,502 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 UPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

DV62 UPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is DV62 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 UPK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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