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FT62 ACX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,193 mi
Last recorded107,193 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 ACX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 107,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 101,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,820 miles

Nearside front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 89,823 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 87,246 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,725 miles

engine covers and under body covers fited not allowing to check some components

Fail 31 Oct 2020 85,696 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under body covers fited not allowing to check some components

Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,947 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,820 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,284 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 49,303 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 36,909 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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FT62 ACX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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 FT62 ACX, 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 FT62 ACX registered?

FT62 ACX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is FT62 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 ACX 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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