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FT62 AGY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,246 mi
Last recorded45,246 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 AGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 45,246 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 44,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 43,871 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 43,360 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 41,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 40,682 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 39,011 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 36,460 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,054 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 35,324 miles

slight cracks in the tread on rear tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2017 32,756 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 32,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,527 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,578 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 AGY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AGY, 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 FT62 AGY registered?

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

Is FT62 AGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 AGY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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