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LD62 AOW

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,970 mi
Last recorded30,970 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 AOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 30,970 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 30,970 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 29,908 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 27,819 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 27,257 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 27,256 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 25,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/R17 BRIDGESTONE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/R17 BRIDGESTONE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 23,619 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 22,021 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 20,458 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 16,443 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 12,968 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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LD62 AOW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LD62 AOW, 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 LD62 AOW registered?

LD62 AOW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is LD62 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 AOW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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