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LD62 WFV

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,466 mi
Last recorded120,466 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 WFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 120,466 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 120,454 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 102,107 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,812 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,018 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded, but still secure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 65,745 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 65,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,253 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 47,603 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,639 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,081 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,284 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,497 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 WFV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

LD62 WFV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LD62 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 WFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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