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FP62 ZTY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,815 mi
Last recorded40,815 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 ZTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 40,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 37,169 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 34,290 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 34,290 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 31,528 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 28,818 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off loose on its fixings (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 26,244 miles

Rear registration plate is slightly loose

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 23,498 miles

Rear number plate slightly loose on its fixings

Pass 30 Nov 2018 20,856 miles

all 4 tyres are perishing & cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2018 20,856 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper blade is split, but still clearing screen

all 4 tyres are perishing & cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2017 17,836 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread getting low

Undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 14,345 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Nov 2015 10,907 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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FP62 ZTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FP62 ZTY, 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 FP62 ZTY registered?

FP62 ZTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is FP62 ZTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 ZTY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP62 ZTY have outstanding finance?

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