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PE62 FCL

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,966 mi
Last recorded87,966 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 FCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 87,966 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS & OS inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,506 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,160 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both NS & OS smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 74,160 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both NS & OS smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,366 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 68,365 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,240 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,000 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 53,957 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has cracks showing cords, 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also badly cracking and worn on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Knife blade in tread line, also cracking ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 48,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,240 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,415 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,213 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

light scratching to front screen zone b

Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PE62 FCL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PE62 FCL, 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 PE62 FCL registered?

PE62 FCL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is PE62 FCL safe to buy?

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