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EK62 XMZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,936 mi
Last recorded84,936 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 XMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 84,936 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 84,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 80,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & on 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 80,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & on 1.6 mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 75,587 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 70,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 67,523 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,502 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,993 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 52,880 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 44,873 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 44,873 miles

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

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 34,764 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 27,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 27,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,622 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 20,395 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 15,045 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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EK62 XMZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EK62 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

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

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