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SP62 YXC

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,644 mi
Last recorded77,644 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 YXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 77,644 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 73,393 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 67,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,557 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 56,170 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 56,170 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,962 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,540 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2017 41,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 32,379 miles

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

o/s/r brake has a bind

windscreen has a chip in zone B

windscreen scratched in zone A

Fail 27 Sep 2016 32,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

o/s/r brake has a bind

windscreen has a chip in zone B

windscreen scratched in zone A

Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,524 miles

front windscreen has damage in swept area not obstructing view

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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SP62 YXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SP62 YXC, 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 SP62 YXC?

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What year was SP62 YXC registered?

SP62 YXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SP62 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 YXC 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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