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OV62 KGE

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,937 mi
Last recorded87,937 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 KGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 87,937 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 80,102 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,501 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 65,159 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 65,159 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 50,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,397 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 41,397 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 35,605 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 28,177 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2018 28,164 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2017 19,466 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 19,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 13,345 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 9,095 miles

lambda sensor reading lean unable to get emissions printout

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 KGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KGE, 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 KGE registered?

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

Is OV62 KGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 KGE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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