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FT62 AEC

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,068 mi
Last recorded68,068 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 AEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 68,068 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,942 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 67,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,645 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 62,644 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And has a cut deep enough to reach the ply cord too (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2023 59,917 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 59,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,861 miles

Offside Lower o/s/lower outer seal damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,509 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 49,047 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 43,897 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 38,153 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2017 33,317 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 33,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 26,709 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 AEC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AEC, 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 AEC registered?

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

Is FT62 AEC safe to buy?

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