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2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration OV62JWE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1197cc
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- Expires 12 Sep 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 82,441 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 82,441 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,993 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 71,825 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2024 27 Jun 202627 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,851 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 66,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- TPMS indicates low pressure
4 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,575 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- TPMS Indicates low tyre pressure
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs slight lips and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,640 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,448 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 53,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,388 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
26 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,103 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2018 27 Jun 20264 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,721 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017 27 Jun 20264 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 35,721 MI
27 Jun 202625 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,579 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016 27 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV62JWE was registered on 2012-10-11
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