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GJ62 HRF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,453 mi
Last recorded48,453 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 HRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 48,453 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 46,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 44,430 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 40,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 36,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to cracking outert edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 31,779 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 29,931 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 29,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 26,301 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 23,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2016 16,548 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 12,876 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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GJ62 HRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc 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 GJ62 HRF, 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 GJ62 HRF registered?

GJ62 HRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is GJ62 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 HRF 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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