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SH62 RXT

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,394 mi
Last recorded35,394 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 RXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 35,394 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 34,821 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 34,821 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 33,605 miles

slight leak off side outer cv gaiter

Pass 17 Aug 2023 32,389 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 30,741 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 29,765 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,721 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 26,753 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 26,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 25,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 22,548 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 17,367 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 14,657 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 RXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SH62 RXT, 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

How do I check the history of SH62 RXT?

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What year was SH62 RXT registered?

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

Is SH62 RXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 RXT 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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