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OV62 JVK

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,874 mi
Last recorded60,874 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 JVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 60,874 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 54,978 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view low level Zone A (not in view of road) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A , at very bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 44,908 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 44,907 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 36,170 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 36,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17/94w both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 27,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17/94w both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 25,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight judder (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 23,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximate 30% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Pass 28 Sep 2017 20,035 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 10,349 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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OV62 JVK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc 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 OV62 JVK, 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 OV62 JVK registered?

OV62 JVK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is OV62 JVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 JVK 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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