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FJ62 ZXR

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,061 mi
Last recorded76,061 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 ZXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 76,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on track control arm deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 65,698 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 52,306 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 40,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,389 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 15,549 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 11,510 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 11,420 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 ZXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ZXR, 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 FJ62 ZXR registered?

FJ62 ZXR is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is FJ62 ZXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ62 ZXR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ62 ZXR have outstanding finance?

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