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ST62 XTZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,366 mi
Last recorded101,366 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 XTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 101,366 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 101,365 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve corroded , (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 96,559 miles

Rear exhaust box peeling ,[corroded ]

Fail 11 Feb 2025 96,559 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area holed , (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box peeling ,[corroded ]

Pass 20 Feb 2024 95,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 95,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn also warped , (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn also warped . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 92,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 88,135 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,924 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 68,231 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 68,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 59,823 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 51,203 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 51,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 42,761 miles

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

both front tyres worn down on inner & outer edges

both front wiper starting to split

front brake discs badly corroded & scored

Fail 27 Oct 2016 42,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn down on inner & outer edges

both front wiper starting to split

front brake discs badly corroded & scored

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,406 miles

offside front brake pads wearing low

sidewall damage at nearside rear tyre

slight wear/pitting and scoring at front brake discs

steering lock intermittently stick when operated

Fail 18 Nov 2015 33,406 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

offside front brake pads wearing low

sidewall damage at nearside rear tyre

slight wear/pitting and scoring at front brake discs

steering lock intermittently stick when operated

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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ST62 XTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST62 XTZ, 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 ST62 XTZ registered?

ST62 XTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is ST62 XTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 XTZ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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