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GY62 AXM

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,837 mi
Last recorded50,837 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 AXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 50,837 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 49,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 46,833 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 42,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 40,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,344 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,977 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2017 31,024 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,116 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,022 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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GY62 AXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey 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 GY62 AXM, 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 GY62 AXM registered?

GY62 AXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GY62 AXM 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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