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FJ62 VDO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,921 mi
Last recorded64,921 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 VDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 64,921 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,822 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 56,479 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 51,546 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 47,641 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,632 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 42,181 miles

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

surface corrosion front suspension arms, rear axle

Pass 5 Nov 2018 36,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 31,654 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 25,187 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 19,375 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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FJ62 VDO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJ62 VDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ62 VDO registered?

FJ62 VDO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is FJ62 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ62 VDO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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