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PY62 AWW

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,291 mi
Last recorded101,291 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 AWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2025 101,291 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,057 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 96,040 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,413 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 91,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,916 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 76,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,391 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 75,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 69,033 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,073 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,987 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear discs corroding on inner surfaces

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 50,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear discs corroding on inner surfaces

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,105 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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PY62 AWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PY62 AWW, 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 PY62 AWW registered?

PY62 AWW is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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