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OE12 KPK

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,682 mi
Last recorded72,682 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 KPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 72,682 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 66,798 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 59,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 52,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,905 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 43,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,466 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,340 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 18,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 8,990 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 8,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 7,144 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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OE12 KPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OE12 KPK, 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 OE12 KPK registered?

OE12 KPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is OE12 KPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 KPK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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