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OV62 JVD

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,849 mi
Last recorded68,849 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 68,849 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 66,276 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 64,011 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,943 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,312 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,862 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 48,861 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,157 miles

Washer stalk has to be manually switched off as fault with stalk.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,931 miles

washer switch faulty but works ok for mot.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,310 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 JVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JVD, 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

How do I check the history of OV62 JVD?

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What year was OV62 JVD registered?

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

Is OV62 JVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 JVD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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