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FE62 OSN

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,620 mi
Last recorded74,620 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 OSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,620 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 45,948 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 71,362 miles

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 68,078 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 68,078 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 64,964 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,904 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,776 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 53,830 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 53,830 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 46,162 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 39,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn and on 3mm tread depth. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 33,218 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,088 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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FE62 OSN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE62 OSN, 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 FE62 OSN registered?

FE62 OSN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is FE62 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 OSN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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