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LD62 HMO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,827 mi
Last recorded130,827 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 HMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 130,827 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 130,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 123,406 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 115,629 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 115,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 107,041 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 98,832 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 78,600 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Fail 28 Mar 2020 78,586 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,810 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 36,996 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 36,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner - back. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 31,605 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 26,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HMO, 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 LD62 HMO registered?

LD62 HMO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is LD62 HMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 HMO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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