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OV62 JUY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,698 mi
Last recorded115,698 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 JUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 115,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 110,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated @ securing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 106,590 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 106,432 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working LED unit in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 103,873 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 103,873 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 101,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,405 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 81,431 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))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 81,431 miles

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

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 21 Jan 2019 75,687 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,535 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 8 Oct 2016 52,319 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,024 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 41,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,440 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 JUY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV62 JUY, 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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What year was OV62 JUY registered?

OV62 JUY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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