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LM62 CHC

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,587 mi
Last recorded106,587 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 CHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 106,587 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 101,305 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 101,305 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 97,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very little playing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 97,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

can't clearly see all of front and rear brake pad thicknesses

Pass 17 Dec 2022 91,546 miles

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

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 29 Dec 2021 84,357 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 80,410 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 80,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,130 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 74,123 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 68,527 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 68,526 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,064 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,245 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,143 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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LM62 CHC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM62 CHC, 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 LM62 CHC registered?

LM62 CHC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is LM62 CHC safe to buy?

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