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OV62 JXP

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,313 mi
Last recorded97,313 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 97,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 92,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,077 miles

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

Offside Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 82,457 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,245 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,407 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,456 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 43,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,812 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 JXP is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JXP, 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 JXP registered?

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

Is OV62 JXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 JXP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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