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LB62 AKV

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,544 mi
Last recorded71,544 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB62 AKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 71,544 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 63,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted under hub cap (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 63,917 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 60,172 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 57,759 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 54,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 45,219 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 40,076 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,235 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 27,865 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 light inoperative in high level stop lamp unit at time of test (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2016 19,083 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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LB62 AKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 LB62 AKV, 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 LB62 AKV registered?

LB62 AKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is LB62 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB62 AKV 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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