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KV62 UAH

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,283 mi
Last recorded71,283 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 UAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 71,283 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 71,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 57,307 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 42,040 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 40,708 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 40,708 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR & PLAY (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 38,289 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 35,870 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 33,190 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 29,259 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 29,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 24,193 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,052 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 15,406 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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KV62 UAH is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc 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 KV62 UAH, 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 KV62 UAH registered?

KV62 UAH is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is KV62 UAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 UAH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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