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GK62 YBX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,509 mi
Last recorded65,509 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 YBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 65,509 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 63,790 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 63,788 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 59,068 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 59,068 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 54,713 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f n/s/r n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 54,713 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f n/s/r n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 48,058 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 48,058 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 42,463 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,462 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 42,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 34,756 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 34,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 29,901 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 17,993 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 17,354 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 17,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 15,092 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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GK62 YBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GK62 YBX, 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 GK62 YBX registered?

GK62 YBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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The MOT history for GK62 YBX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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