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OV62 KDU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,974 mi
Last recorded78,974 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 KDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 78,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 73,480 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,341 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 69,756 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 69,756 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 69,169 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,592 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 53,396 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 48,682 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 48,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 43,291 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,047 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 34,680 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 KDU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KDU, 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

How do I check the history of OV62 KDU?

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What year was OV62 KDU registered?

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

Is OV62 KDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 KDU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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