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OY62 KXS

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,913 mi
Last recorded89,913 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 KXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 89,913 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 89,913 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 81,748 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 78,057 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 77,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 62,776 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,801 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 38,712 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 29,567 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also cracked ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2016 21,560 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 17,502 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 5,294 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 5,294 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 KXS is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY62 KXS, 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 OY62 KXS registered?

OY62 KXS is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is OY62 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY62 KXS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY62 KXS have outstanding finance?

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