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BG62 KLV

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,557 mi
Last recorded83,557 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 KLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 83,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 82,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 77,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 70,469 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,321 miles

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

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2021 62,320 miles

Tyre has ply or cords damaged osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,468 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 57,468 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os frotn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 47,231 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,636 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad wearing indicator lamp on

Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,033 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)

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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BG62 KLV 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 BG62 KLV, 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 BG62 KLV registered?

BG62 KLV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is BG62 KLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 KLV 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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