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LM62 UVK

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,818 mi
Last recorded40,818 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 UVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 40,818 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 40,226 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 39,731 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,365 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 39,109 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 35,109 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 33,428 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 29,195 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 27,198 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,551 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 20,550 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 13,232 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 13,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 UVK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UVK, 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

How do I check the history of LM62 UVK?

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What year was LM62 UVK registered?

LM62 UVK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 October 2012.

Is LM62 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 UVK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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