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OU62 XZJ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,099 mi
Last recorded109,099 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU62 XZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 109,099 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 99,784 miles

Engine has movement. Suspected lower mount worn but unable to view due to covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc's corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Drivers side central (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 99,780 miles

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

Engine has movement. Suspected lower mount worn but unable to view due to covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc's corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Drivers side central (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 81,922 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 81,922 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,221 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,073 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,633 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Nail in offside front tyre.

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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OU62 XZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU62 XZJ, 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 OU62 XZJ registered?

OU62 XZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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