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LV62 FXM

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,955 mi
Last recorded6,955 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 FXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 6,955 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 6,838 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 6,754 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 6,348 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 5,892 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 5,165 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Registration plate lamps slightly affected by the operation of direction indicators and hazard lamps

Fail 5 Nov 2019 5,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Registration plate lamps slightly affected by the operation of direction indicators and hazard lamps

Pass 6 Nov 2018 4,281 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 3,494 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 2,696 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 2,312 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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LV62 FXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LV62 FXM, 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 LV62 FXM?

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What year was LV62 FXM registered?

LV62 FXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is LV62 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 FXM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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