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SM62 DDU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,173 mi
Last recorded45,173 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 DDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 45,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 44,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heatshield loose but not insecure

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 42,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2022 40,111 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 40,110 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 39,090 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 37,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 35,718 miles

front brake discs scored and corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 33,440 miles

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

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

front brake discs scored and corroded on inner face

Pass 3 Nov 2017 29,731 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 24,348 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 24,347 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres cracked, Bridgestone 215/55/17

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 19,339 miles

Front wipers not clearing screen

Fail 2 Nov 2015 19,339 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front wipers not clearing screen

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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SM62 DDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SM62 DDU, 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 SM62 DDU registered?

SM62 DDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is SM62 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 DDU 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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