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OV62 KBX

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,196 mi
Last recorded33,196 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 33,196 miles

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

both rear brake discs are pitted at the edges

Pass 12 Aug 2025 33,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 32,913 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 32,664 miles

front screen has slight score marks o/s front and n/s

Pass 12 Aug 2022 32,276 miles

front screen has scoring on the n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 1 Sep 2021 31,309 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 28,995 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,389 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 24,389 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 20,843 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 20,843 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 12,559 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 9,344 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 KBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc 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 OV62 KBX, 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 KBX registered?

OV62 KBX is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is OV62 KBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 KBX 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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