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LN62 PYP

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,957 mi
Last recorded152,957 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 PYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 152,957 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 152,510 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2024 138,012 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 138,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 120,854 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 110,665 miles

Exhaust flexi joint slightly weakened

Pass 27 Aug 2021 99,977 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 93,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 93,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,155 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 84,120 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 69,779 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 51,414 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,472 miles

wipers smearing but not affecting drivers view of the road

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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LN62 PYP is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LN62 PYP, 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 LN62 PYP registered?

LN62 PYP is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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