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OE12 KPX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,947 mi
Last recorded61,947 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 KPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 61,947 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated beginning to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 61,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge 215/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated beginning to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 52,756 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated beginning to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 47,237 miles
Fail 6 May 2024 47,237 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 43,635 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 43,635 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,221 miles

advise(front pads 85% worn & discs surfaces badly corroded)

Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,879 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

pinhole in o/s front outer cv gaiter

Pass 15 Apr 2019 32,213 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 28,822 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 28,816 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 23,394 miles

slight lip to front brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2016 16,974 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 13,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2015 13,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 OE12 KPX, 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 OE12 KPX registered?

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

Is OE12 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE12 KPX 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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