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OV62 KCO

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,314 mi
Last recorded85,314 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 85,314 miles

car undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2025 85,211 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 85,211 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 79,803 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 74,734 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 66,487 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 59,967 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 57,605 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 57,605 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

windscreen scored not excessive

Pass 2 Oct 2018 48,544 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,398 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 40,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F=2.66mm O/S/R =3.50mm N/S/R =2.46mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front TYRE FEATHERED INNER TREAD

Pass 11 Oct 2016 30,104 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 20,498 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 KCO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KCO, 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 OV62 KCO registered?

OV62 KCO is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is OV62 KCO safe to buy?

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