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MF62 ZPB

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,923 mi
Last recorded142,923 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 ZPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 142,923 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2026 142,923 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 135,327 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 135,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 127,386 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 127,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 117,236 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 107,748 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 107,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 97,816 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 89,893 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 80,295 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 67,186 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 67,184 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 64,905 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,419 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 56,419 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 47,552 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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MF62 ZPB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MF62 ZPB, 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 MF62 ZPB registered?

MF62 ZPB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 October 2012.

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The MOT history for MF62 ZPB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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