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YT62 ZXA

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,689 mi
Last recorded90,689 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 ZXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 90,689 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,830 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 80,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,663 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 73,660 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 64,551 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 64,548 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge

Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 48,722 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 48,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear underinflated

Pass 28 Jun 2019 44,371 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,083 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 36,188 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 24,344 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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YT62 ZXA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YT62 ZXA, 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 YT62 ZXA registered?

YT62 ZXA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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