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LR62 XWX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,364 mi
Last recorded63,364 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 XWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 63,364 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 54,382 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 8 Mar 2024 51,090 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 46,016 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 46,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 45,634 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall perished

Offside Rear sidewall perished

Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,593 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 45,593 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 45,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 36,749 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 25,788 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 22,897 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 12,398 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 4,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LR62 XWX, 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 LR62 XWX?

You can check the full history of LR62 XWX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR62 XWX registered?

LR62 XWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is LR62 XWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 XWX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR62 XWX have outstanding finance?

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