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OV62 KHL

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,229 mi
Last recorded33,229 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 KHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 33,229 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 32,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 31,241 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2024 31,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2023 29,414 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 27,281 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 22,151 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 17,560 miles

all tyres cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2018 13,988 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 11,744 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 11,744 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 9,490 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 7,146 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 KHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KHL, 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 KHL registered?

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

Is OV62 KHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 KHL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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