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DY62 GMZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,805 mi
Last recorded74,805 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 GMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 74,805 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 71,763 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,060 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 65,323 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 62,206 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 59,513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,283 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,328 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,789 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,784 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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DY62 GMZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DY62 GMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY62 GMZ registered?

DY62 GMZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is DY62 GMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 GMZ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY62 GMZ have outstanding finance?

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