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MY62 BUG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,021 mi
Last recorded57,021 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY62 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 57,021 miles

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Exhaust emissions too clean to measure when tested

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad low warning wiring loom broken at connector (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 45,552 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam/spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 39,530 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,592 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,909 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 29,587 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 23,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on inner edge. Centre tread @ 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner edge. centre tread @ 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 21,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on inner edge + central tread depth 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on edge + central tread depth 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 19,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 16,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 16,651 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 13,687 miles

engine cover fitted

side covers fitted

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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MY62 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MY62 BUG, 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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MY62 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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