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EK62 XLT

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,255 mi
Last recorded121,255 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 XLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 121,255 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 113,423 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 113,423 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,364 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 96,670 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,816 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 87,815 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,902 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,379 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 23 Sep 2019 68,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 3 Oct 2018 57,650 miles

Coolant level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3x nails/screws in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle/beam corroded slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2017 46,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,389 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 23,771 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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EK62 XLT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK62 XLT, 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 EK62 XLT registered?

EK62 XLT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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