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ML62 DVC

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,978 mi
Last recorded43,978 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 DVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 43,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 41,269 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 39,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 38,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 37,446 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 35,528 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 31,701 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 28,916 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 26,098 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,535 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2015 15,119 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 DVC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ML62 DVC, 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 ML62 DVC registered?

ML62 DVC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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The MOT history for ML62 DVC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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