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VB62 LOU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,413 mi
Last recorded104,413 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB62 LOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 104,413 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 99,082 miles

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT 50% WORKING

Fail 9 Jun 2025 99,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES (3.4 (b) (ii))

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT 50% WORKING

Pass 18 May 2024 96,358 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 92,483 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,209 miles

All Brake Disc's

Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 81,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,451 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 74,410 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,227 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,730 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,392 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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VB62 LOU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VB62 LOU, 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 VB62 LOU registered?

VB62 LOU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is VB62 LOU safe to buy?

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