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BK62 OYM

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,129 mi
Last recorded103,129 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 OYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 103,129 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 95,485 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,507 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2023 89,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 83,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,034 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 79,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated car vibrating under acceleration (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged passengers fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 79,031 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,010 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 55,145 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 47,530 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and stepping inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2017 47,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and stepping inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,342 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,621 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)

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 OYM is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK62 OYM, 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 OYM registered?

BK62 OYM is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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