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OV62 JVG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,393 mi
Last recorded109,393 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 109,393 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 109,393 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 105,187 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 97,658 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 90,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 88,088 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 85,347 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 83,771 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,227 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 82,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,671 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 44,038 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,063 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 JVG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

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

Is OV62 JVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 JVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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