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GJ62 WTT

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,027 mi
Last recorded85,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 WTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 85,027 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 82,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower Control Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked in Yellow. ()

Fail 20 Dec 2024 82,004 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Item Removed before MOT Test. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower Control Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked in Yellow. ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 80,141 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 74,623 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,033 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 67,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,951 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,023 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 51,990 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,885 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,983 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,529 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,297 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 WTT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WTT, 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 WTT registered?

GJ62 WTT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is GJ62 WTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 WTT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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