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KR60 KEL

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,203 mi
Last recorded135,203 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR60 KEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 135,203 miles

Nearside Front track rod end,rubber boot in poor condition

centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2026 135,122 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod end,rubber boot in poor condition

centre exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2025 130,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust centre clamp deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2024 120,787 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm has advance wear in the rear mounting bush .

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 111,432 miles

advise front undertray loose

advise rear brake pads look low advise inspection

Fail 21 Feb 2023 111,432 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

advise front undertray loose

advise rear brake pads look low advise inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2022 103,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,917 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 17 Apr 2019 82,633 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 82,633 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,558 miles

Unable to get emission reading, readings to low

Fail 19 Apr 2018 67,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Unable to get emission reading, readings to low

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,829 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,418 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 13,462 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 13,462 miles

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

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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KR60 KEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 KR60 KEL, 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 KR60 KEL registered?

KR60 KEL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 September 2012.

Is KR60 KEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR60 KEL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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