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GJ62 XPE

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,335 mi
Last recorded86,335 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 XPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 86,335 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 81,690 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 1 Jul 2022 68,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 68,857 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 62,555 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,220 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 50,287 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,222 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 26,437 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 20,367 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 14,242 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 XPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 GJ62 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

GJ62 XPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is GJ62 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 XPE 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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