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OV62 KXC

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,057 mi
Last recorded78,057 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 KXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 78,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 70,486 miles

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

TPMS on.

Fail 12 Jul 2025 70,486 miles

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

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

TPMS on.

Pass 24 Jun 2024 64,946 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer shoulder and starting to perish and slightly.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mount bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 60,006 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 56,916 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 56,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 51,300 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,090 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,178 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,511 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 30,544 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 23,867 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 16,817 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 KXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KXC, 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 KXC registered?

OV62 KXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is OV62 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 KXC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV62 KXC have outstanding finance?

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