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LN62 YPO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,245 mi
Last recorded77,245 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 YPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,245 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,467 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 73,770 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 73,770 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,636 miles

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

front exhaust flexy section deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2021 68,479 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 62,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,368 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 20 Aug 2018 53,041 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,946 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 44,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 37,786 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,277 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 31,267 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 YPO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LN62 YPO, 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

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What year was LN62 YPO registered?

LN62 YPO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is LN62 YPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN62 YPO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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