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OV62 JVT

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,879 mi
Last recorded90,879 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 JVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 90,879 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 86,992 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 86,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn completely smooth on inner edge for full circumference (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2024 83,154 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge for full circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 83,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge for full circumference (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 79,322 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 79,322 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 72,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,035 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 69,035 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,449 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 49,593 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,285 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,664 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 27,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 18,919 miles

child seat fitted

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 JVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OV62 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

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

Is OV62 JVT safe to buy?

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