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OV62 JVX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,668 mi
Last recorded69,668 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 69,668 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 67,937 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 64,884 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between treads . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between treads . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between treads . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 64,882 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Nearside effort is much lower than offside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between treads . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between treads . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between treads . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 62,631 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,881 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 56,553 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 53,556 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 53,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,069 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 47,679 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,455 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 37,830 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 28,103 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,836 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 JVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

OV62 JVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is OV62 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 JVX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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