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LY62 YZK

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,379 mi
Last recorded53,379 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 YZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 53,379 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 53,379 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 52,288 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,840 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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LY62 YZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY62 YZK, 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 LY62 YZK registered?

LY62 YZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is LY62 YZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY62 YZK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY62 YZK have outstanding finance?

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