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OV62 KUN

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,326 mi
Last recorded79,326 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 79,326 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 79,318 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,969 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 65,897 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Unable to be test as the offside front headlight main beam, dipped beam and position lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Nearside and offside (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 65,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture ingress inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

TPMS warning showing

Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,431 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 48,732 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 48,732 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,316 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,824 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 46,336 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 46,336 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,437 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,896 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 35,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,207 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 20,590 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 KUN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KUN, 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 KUN registered?

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

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