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LO62 LRU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,617 mi
Last recorded58,617 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 LRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 58,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and slightly worn outer egde. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror glass held in with tape.

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn edges.

Fail 7 Jan 2026 58,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and slightly worn outer egde. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror glass held in with tape.

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn edges.

Pass 16 Dec 2024 55,252 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 55,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 52,213 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 49,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 46,136 miles

Front brake discs lipped/worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,973 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 38,088 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished in tread area

Pass 6 Jan 2019 32,712 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 19 Dec 2017 27,879 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2016 22,620 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 17,118 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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LO62 LRU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LO62 LRU, 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 LO62 LRU registered?

LO62 LRU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is LO62 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO62 LRU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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