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ET62 ZDU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,717 mi
Last recorded136,717 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET62 ZDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 136,717 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x seat in rear ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade scuffs to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 136,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 x 55 x 17 cords showing inner tread also below requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x seat in rear ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade scuffs to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 125,229 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scuffs to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

front engineunder cover loose

Pass 23 Mar 2024 113,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper scuffs (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 x 55 x 17 tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

T.P.M.S. Light on

Pass 4 Feb 2023 103,645 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,551 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 95,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 82,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,249 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 69,160 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,525 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 54,522 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 41,961 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 32,663 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,309 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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ET62 ZDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET62 ZDU, 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 ET62 ZDU registered?

ET62 ZDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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