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HW62 KZF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,583 mi
Last recorded98,583 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW62 KZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 98,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre. 215/55r17

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 14/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 28/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 98,583 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nail in offside rear tyre. 215/55r17

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 14/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 28/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Mar 2025 93,815 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 93,771 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm, rear bushes deteriorated,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn slightly on edges, tread perished and cracking,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn slightly on outer edge, and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge, tread perished and cracking,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

parking brake lever, slightly graunchy in operation

undertrays fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 4 May 2022 88,647 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge.. tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f fog light lens, cracked

parking brake lever, slightly graunchy in operation

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2021 82,930 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f fog light lens, cracked

parking brake lever, slightly graunchy in operation

plastic under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 12 May 2020 79,358 miles

undertrays fitted, limiting view

handbrake lever, slightly graunchy in operation

n/s/f fog light lens, slight deterioration

Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,743 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 72,740 miles

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

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

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

advise condition of fuel pipes, to fuel filter

Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,726 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 59,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 45,872 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 45,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,116 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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HW62 KZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc 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 HW62 KZF, 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 HW62 KZF registered?

HW62 KZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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