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BK62 CAA

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,246 mi
Last recorded81,246 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 CAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 81,246 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 81,246 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 71,626 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 67,283 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 60,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside mirror glass loose

various corrosion to front suspension

Pass 8 Aug 2022 54,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 46,920 miles

engine cover fitted

nail in n/s/r tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 39,571 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake discs corroded on the face

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

Rear brake discs corroded on the face

Rear number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 33,001 miles

front and rear discs rusty

rear brakes squealing

Pass 14 Jul 2018 25,375 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 19,965 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)

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

damage to n/s/f tyre in the tread

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 17,235 miles

emissions are too low to test

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre is damage on the tread but no cord exposed

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 8,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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BK62 CAA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BK62 CAA, 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 BK62 CAA registered?

BK62 CAA is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BK62 CAA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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