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NU62 RWE

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,892 mi
Last recorded55,892 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 RWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 55,892 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 55,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 53,767 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 53,273 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 48,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 45,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Undertrays obscuring some components.

Pass 30 Jul 2021 37,963 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 37,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 32,420 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 32,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,460 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished(235/45/18)

Pass 26 Jul 2018 23,853 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 23,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 18,790 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 16,688 miles

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

under floor covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2016 16,683 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

under floor covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 12,692 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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NU62 RWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NU62 RWE, 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 NU62 RWE registered?

NU62 RWE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is NU62 RWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU62 RWE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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