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FL62 XZE

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,684 mi
Last recorded93,684 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 XZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 93,684 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 90,061 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 86,011 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 80,932 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 80,926 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))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,761 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes show wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 70,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 58,748 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 48,823 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 39,959 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,517 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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FL62 XZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FL62 XZE, 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 FL62 XZE registered?

FL62 XZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is FL62 XZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 XZE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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