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SD62 FWX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,675 mi
Last recorded99,675 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 FWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 99,675 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 99,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 97,785 miles

tpms light on

Fail 8 Jan 2025 97,780 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 6 Jan 2024 95,124 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 92,212 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 82,431 miles

Nearside Front Cv boot perished/ not leaking grease.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Cv boot perished/ not leaking grease.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 73,536 miles

Corrosion on underside metal components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre tread out of shape.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 65,864 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Fail 3 Sep 2019 65,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 29 Aug 2018 58,904 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 58,904 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 46,618 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 46,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,824 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,131 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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SD62 FWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SD62 FWX, 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 SD62 FWX registered?

SD62 FWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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