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OV62 AZT

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,796 mi
Last recorded136,796 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 AZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 136,796 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 129,126 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 117,844 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 104,836 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 104,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 94,803 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,490 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 85,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel has been welded

Fail 1 Aug 2020 85,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,200 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,159 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 68,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,607 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,448 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 34,959 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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OV62 AZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 OV62 AZT, 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 OV62 AZT registered?

OV62 AZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is OV62 AZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 AZT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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