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PJ62 HSU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,311 mi
Last recorded91,311 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 HSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 91,311 miles

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

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

SOME SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED/BUSHES WORN

T.P.M.S LIGHT ON

Fail 30 Mar 2026 91,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC SHOWS SIGNS OF BEING HOT

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

SOME SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED/BUSHES WORN

T.P.M.S LIGHT ON

Pass 1 Apr 2025 89,375 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 89,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 84,842 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 81,393 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,129 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 74,662 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 71,539 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 67,255 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 67,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 62,115 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Nov 2015 39,668 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 39,668 miles

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

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

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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PJ62 HSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 PJ62 HSU, 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 PJ62 HSU registered?

PJ62 HSU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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