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OY61 EHL

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,077 mi
Last recorded62,077 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 EHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 62,077 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 56,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 50,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 50,216 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 45,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 42,288 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs partially corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 42,288 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear and offside rear brake discs partially corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 37,270 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 34,905 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,724 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,593 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 19,242 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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OY61 EHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OY61 EHL, 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 OY61 EHL registered?

OY61 EHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is OY61 EHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY61 EHL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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