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OV62 KJY

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,974 mi
Last recorded36,974 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 36,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 31,678 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 29,677 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 29,677 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 27,677 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 26,107 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 23,850 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 23,808 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 22,333 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 20,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,451 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 15,451 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 13,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 101,291 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2015 8,313 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 KJY is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KJY, 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 KJY registered?

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

Is OV62 KJY safe to buy?

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