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ND62 LNZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,027 mi
Last recorded23,027 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND62 LNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 23,027 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 22,329 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 21,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 20,085 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2021 19,666 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2020 18,879 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 17 Nov 2020 18,877 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2019 17,786 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 28 Nov 2019 924,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2018 16,570 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2017 15,687 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2016 14,590 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 14,590 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 10,789 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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ND62 LNZ 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 ND62 LNZ, 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

How do I check the history of ND62 LNZ?

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What year was ND62 LNZ registered?

ND62 LNZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is ND62 LNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND62 LNZ 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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