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SD62 FXE

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,260 mi
Last recorded113,260 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 FXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 113,260 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 109,013 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 109,013 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 102,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear under body covered in undersealer.

under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2021 89,743 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 89,743 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,133 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 85,133 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,942 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 59,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,602 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 39,534 miles

both rear brakes have a bind

front brake discs corroded on inner face mot advise

o/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,300 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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 FXE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SD62 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

SD62 FXE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SD62 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 FXE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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