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LY62 JOJ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,818 mi
Last recorded145,818 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 JOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 145,818 miles

Nearside Outer CV Gaiter clip area slight grease seepage

Pass 4 Jul 2025 137,744 miles

Nearside Outer CV gaiter has slight grease seepage from inner clip area

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 125,874 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 113,204 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 101,998 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,987 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 74,986 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,627 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 61,498 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working pump (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,165 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,553 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 14,318 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 6,550 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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LY62 JOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY62 JOJ, 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 LY62 JOJ registered?

LY62 JOJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LY62 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY62 JOJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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