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TB62 TAN

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,869 mi
Last recorded115,869 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB62 TAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 115,869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 102,219 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,536 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,035 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,840 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 44,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,595 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 35,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 25,003 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 23,228 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 23,110 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 19,347 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 55,348 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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TB62 TAN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TB62 TAN, 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 TB62 TAN registered?

TB62 TAN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is TB62 TAN safe to buy?

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