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LR62 XUK

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,746 mi
Last recorded70,746 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 XUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 70,746 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 68,887 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush worn - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 68,887 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush worn - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory DRL inoperative

Pass 19 Sep 2023 66,572 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint/ flange deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 63,765 miles

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 17 Sep 2021 57,318 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 52,182 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Sep 2020 52,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,592 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 46,067 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 46,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,425 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 42,419 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,725 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 36,722 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,388 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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LR62 XUK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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 LR62 XUK, 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 LR62 XUK registered?

LR62 XUK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is LR62 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 XUK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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