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FD62 EJG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,167 mi
Last recorded85,167 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 EJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 85,167 miles

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

No view of rear brake pads,rear brakes squeaking

Pass 8 Mar 2024 77,755 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 77,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns+os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 77,659 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 77,650 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 61,274 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 61,274 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced DOOR MIRROR, REPEATER, REDUCED OUTPUT. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle EFFORT, REDUCED. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

UNABLE TO ASSESS BRAKE PAD WEAR.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,215 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 49,990 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 41,925 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 41,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,549 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,563 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 17,702 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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FD62 EJG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 FD62 EJG, 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 FD62 EJG registered?

FD62 EJG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is FD62 EJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD62 EJG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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