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MT62 LVB

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,634 mi
Last recorded78,634 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 LVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 78,634 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 71,458 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 69,299 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle,coil spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 65,114 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 65,114 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 60,003 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 60,001 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 57,295 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 57,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,657 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 51,437 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 May 2018 45,282 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,865 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 27,643 miles

Child seat fitted

Wiper blades torn at ends

Zero emissions recorded

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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MT62 LVB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT62 LVB, 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 MT62 LVB registered?

MT62 LVB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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