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FT62 AGZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,573 mi
Last recorded89,573 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,573 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 89,523 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 86,053 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2023 85,979 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2022 82,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,868 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 79,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 65,473 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,757 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 46,405 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 34,062 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 34,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,208 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 AGZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AGZ, 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 AGZ registered?

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

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