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FT62 AEK

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,423 mi
Last recorded99,423 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 99,423 miles

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Fail 3 Oct 2025 99,423 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Components

Pass 3 Oct 2024 98,102 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,079 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,630 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 50,224 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,306 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 31,835 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 27,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,421 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 AEK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AEK, 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

How do I check the history of FT62 AEK?

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What year was FT62 AEK registered?

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

Is FT62 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 AEK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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