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AO62 PKC

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,969 mi
Last recorded124,969 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 PKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 124,969 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 124,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 104,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 88,977 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 88,977 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 80,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 80,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 71,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,893 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 69,893 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 69,811 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 64,545 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 64,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 57,402 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 50,118 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 42,008 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,064 miles

Front tyres getting low and the nearside one has a slight cut in the tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 19,811 miles

items removed for view of road check

Fail 23 Oct 2015 19,811 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

items removed for view of road check

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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AO62 PKC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO62 PKC, 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 AO62 PKC registered?

AO62 PKC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is AO62 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 PKC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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