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ML62 DVF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,886 mi
Last recorded32,886 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 32,886 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 29,318 miles

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

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 27 Sep 2023 25,722 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 22,898 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 18,290 miles

Trays obscuring some underbody components.

Fail 23 Aug 2021 18,287 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Scored/scratched (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trays obscuring some underbody components.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 17,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brakes noisy

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 15,084 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 12,893 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 12,891 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 9,848 miles

2 x front tyres showing age related cracking on tread

windscreen marked due to worn out wiper blades

Pass 14 Sep 2016 7,248 miles

all tyres show sights of cracking between the treads

Pass 22 Sep 2015 5,141 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 DVF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DVF, 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 DVF registered?

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

Is ML62 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 DVF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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