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SY62 WUE

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,402 mi
Last recorded103,402 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 WUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 103,402 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 95,445 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 95,445 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 87,217 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 79,550 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,131 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,955 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 58,676 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,532 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 43,954 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,910 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 26,587 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 26,587 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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)

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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SY62 WUE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SY62 WUE, 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 SY62 WUE registered?

SY62 WUE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is SY62 WUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 WUE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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