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CK62 SYY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,164 mi
Last recorded48,164 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 SYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 48,164 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 45,860 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 45,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 43,206 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 40,421 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGDES and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tps light is on

Pass 9 Sep 2021 38,286 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 35,554 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 32,407 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 27,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm, Rear Bush, Starting To Perish

Under-trays Fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 17,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 14,439 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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CK62 SYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CK62 SYY, 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 CK62 SYY registered?

CK62 SYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for CK62 SYY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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