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GU62 WFW

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,030 mi
Last recorded47,030 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 WFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 47,030 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 44,369 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 39,935 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,909 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,095 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 33,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 27,567 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 23,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,875 miles

front tyres nearing wear bands

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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GU62 WFW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU62 WFW, 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 GU62 WFW registered?

GU62 WFW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is GU62 WFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 WFW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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