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EY62 ZRU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,412 mi
Last recorded96,412 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 ZRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 96,412 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside&offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 94,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 92,736 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 92,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the car (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 89,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 79,275 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 79,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 71,832 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,869 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 65,869 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,830 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 61,086 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 56,480 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 49,539 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 43,073 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZRU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 EY62 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

EY62 ZRU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is EY62 ZRU safe to buy?

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