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KM62 MKK

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,849 mi
Last recorded88,849 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM62 MKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 88,849 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One Segment Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Smooth Inner Edge, Tread Depth 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Starting to Corrode

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Face Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 88,849 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One Segment Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Smooth Inner Edge, Tread Depth 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle Starting to Corrode

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Face Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 82,088 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 74,621 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 68,432 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 68,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 60,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

servo hose slightly deterioated

Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,330 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 52,744 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 46,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 38,824 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 38,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 30,128 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 30,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 22,103 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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KM62 MKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KM62 MKK, 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 KM62 MKK registered?

KM62 MKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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