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LF62 FJC

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,238 mi
Last recorded16,238 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 FJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 16,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 12,335 miles

advise front tyres outer side walls slightly damaged.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 7,986 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 7,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 5,057 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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LF62 FJC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF62 FJC, 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 LF62 FJC registered?

LF62 FJC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is LF62 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF62 FJC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF62 FJC have outstanding finance?

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