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NV62 TWJ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,111 mi
Last recorded158,111 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 TWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 158,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 142,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 142,865 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake caliper area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearmarkers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 133,996 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Pass 24 May 2023 125,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 122,720 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 119,107 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2020 105,391 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,213 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,154 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 77,154 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,306 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 28 Sep 2016 48,395 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,495 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 36,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NV62 TWJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV62 TWJ, 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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NV62 TWJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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