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GU62 WGZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,371 mi
Last recorded69,371 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 WGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 69,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive both driveshaft seals light misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords "..." (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both driveshaft seals light misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 63,973 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 63,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 56,757 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 56,757 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 50,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 50,945 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 45,555 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 40,815 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 39,337 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 33,126 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 27,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 18,718 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 9,220 miles

windscreen chipped

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 WGZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

GU62 WGZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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