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BD62 KHY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,514 mi
Last recorded85,514 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 KHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 85,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 80,659 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 80,658 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 66,976 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 52,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,962 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 41,962 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 39,804 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,960 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,235 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,881 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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BD62 KHY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 BD62 KHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD62 KHY registered?

BD62 KHY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is BD62 KHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 KHY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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