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OV62 KXG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,835 mi
Last recorded86,835 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper cracked and damaged

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

undertrays covering some mot items

Fail 24 Sep 2025 86,830 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bumper cracked and damaged

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

undertrays covering some mot items

Pass 18 Oct 2024 85,793 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 79,897 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 79,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulled away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oil getting low

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,509 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 59,386 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,818 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 47,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 39,105 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 29,368 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 23,609 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 17,276 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 12,184 miles

under tray fitted

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 KXG 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 78.6%.

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 KXG, 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

How do I check the history of OV62 KXG?

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What year was OV62 KXG registered?

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

Is OV62 KXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV62 KXG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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