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FT62 CSZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,270 mi
Last recorded103,270 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 103,270 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 101,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 96,967 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 93,078 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,322 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 79,028 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 71,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,839 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 64,767 miles

Rear fog lamp not working poss L E D light unit (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 55,793 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,307 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 CSZ 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 CSZ, 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 CSZ registered?

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

Is FT62 CSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 CSZ 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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