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ML62 APY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,543 mi
Last recorded76,543 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 APY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 76,543 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 76,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 71,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2025 71,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

handbake has slight travel

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,987 miles

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

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush splitting

Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,458 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 59,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 54,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,193 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Front suspension arms corroded (both)

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 49,193 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Front suspension arms corroded (both)

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 47,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,098 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 37,158 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,438 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 18,874 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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ML62 APY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 ML62 APY, 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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ML62 APY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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