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MT62 MMU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,516 mi
Last recorded92,516 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 MMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 92,516 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 87,492 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 80,390 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 72,540 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,720 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 67,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge crack tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,741 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 56,741 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 56,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 50,237 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 50,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 41,273 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,626 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,112 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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MT62 MMU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MT62 MMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT62 MMU registered?

MT62 MMU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is MT62 MMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT62 MMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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