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OV62 KJN

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,090 mi
Last recorded62,090 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 62,090 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 59,544 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 56,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 51,694 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,712 miles

Small chip in Windscreen Not Affecting view

Fail 29 Sep 2020 42,712 miles

Small chip in Windscreen Not Affecting view

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 38,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 34,207 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 26,322 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 26,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 18,564 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 12,424 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 KJN 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 KJN, 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 KJN registered?

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

Is OV62 KJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 KJN 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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