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EY62 MPX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,157 mi
Last recorded62,157 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 MPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 62,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 57,557 miles

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft geter wiping

Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,836 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 47,045 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 43,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 43,865 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 40,919 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,318 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,341 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 30,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 26,588 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 19,605 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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EY62 MPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EY62 MPX, 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 EY62 MPX registered?

EY62 MPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is EY62 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY62 MPX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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