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OV62 KDZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,529 mi
Last recorded65,529 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 65,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 65,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 57,217 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 57,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer 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))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 44,296 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 43,575 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 41,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 39,792 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,140 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,909 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 32,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 29,660 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,314 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 KDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 KDZ, 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 KDZ?

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What year was OV62 KDZ registered?

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

Is OV62 KDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 KDZ 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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