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GK61 AYP

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,420 mi
Last recorded71,420 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK61 AYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 71,420 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 71,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,763 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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GK61 AYP is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 GK61 AYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK61 AYP registered?

GK61 AYP is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is GK61 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK61 AYP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK61 AYP have outstanding finance?

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