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YY62 GOH

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,005 mi
Last recorded92,005 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 GOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 92,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 86,268 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 86,268 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 82,810 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 79,054 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 73,580 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 66,913 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,476 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,515 miles

front pads low

Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,112 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 53,110 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Outer slight cut in tyre wall

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

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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YY62 GOH is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY62 GOH, 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 YY62 GOH registered?

YY62 GOH is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is YY62 GOH safe to buy?

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