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GY62 EEW

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,684 mi
Last recorded43,684 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 EEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 43,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 39,630 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 36,799 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 33,127 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 29,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,003 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 9 Sep 2019 21,459 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 17,285 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 14,440 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 13,081 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 7,786 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 EEW 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 GY62 EEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY62 EEW registered?

GY62 EEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GY62 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 EEW 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.

Does GY62 EEW have outstanding finance?

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