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KP62 PKZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,788 mi
Last recorded74,788 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 PKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 74,788 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 74,788 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,337 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 62,337 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 58,632 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 53,955 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 46,067 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 38,112 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 30,385 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,455 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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KP62 PKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KP62 PKZ, 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 KP62 PKZ registered?

KP62 PKZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is KP62 PKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 PKZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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