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GF62 FDJ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,421 mi
Last recorded106,421 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 FDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 106,421 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,090 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 104,226 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,416 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 95,102 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 95,102 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,026 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 82,404 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 76,783 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,865 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 63,024 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GF62 FDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 GF62 FDJ, 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 GF62 FDJ registered?

GF62 FDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is GF62 FDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 FDJ 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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