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OV62 JXN

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,169 mi
Last recorded115,169 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 JXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 115,169 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 109,211 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,610 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 92,443 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 83,421 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 75,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 65,889 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,738 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 52,738 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 37,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 23,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm 215/55 x 17 94 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Feb 2017 23,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm 215/55 x 17 94 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 14,329 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 JXN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JXN, 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 JXN registered?

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

Is OV62 JXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 JXN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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