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SG62 PFE

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,870 mi
Last recorded86,870 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 PFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 86,870 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 81,888 miles

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 77,715 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 65,762 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 60,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,587 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 49,920 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 49,920 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,815 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 37,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 27,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 18,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 10,112 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 PFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SG62 PFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG62 PFE registered?

SG62 PFE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SG62 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 PFE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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