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OY62 KXF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,031 mi
Last recorded72,031 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 KXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 72,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 67,996 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 64,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 57,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,335 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 45,521 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 42,321 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 42,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine between engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 29,929 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 24,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 21,015 miles

Front o/s & n/s lower arm rear bush deteriated,starting to detach from centre mounting.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,660 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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OY62 KXF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OY62 KXF, 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 OY62 KXF registered?

OY62 KXF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is OY62 KXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY62 KXF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY62 KXF have outstanding finance?

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