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SG62 OXV

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,162 mi
Last recorded67,162 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 OXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 67,162 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 64,966 miles

Both front outer cv boots leaking grease

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,722 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 57,649 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 57,597 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 52,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 48,959 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 48,959 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 43,722 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,013 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 41,011 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 36,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,986 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 18,965 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance also loose at bottom but still secure. (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 18,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance also loose at bottom but still secure. (1.1.A.3d)

o/s wiper smearing slightly

Pass 30 May 2015 16,344 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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SG62 OXV 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 76.5%.

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 SG62 OXV, 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 SG62 OXV registered?

SG62 OXV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is SG62 OXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 OXV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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