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SH62 JZO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,622 mi
Last recorded56,622 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 JZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 56,622 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 50,949 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 50,451 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 43,752 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 43,752 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 36,580 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 29,943 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 29,941 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 23,937 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 18,378 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 18,378 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 13,381 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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SH62 JZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH62 JZO, 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 SH62 JZO registered?

SH62 JZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SH62 JZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 JZO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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