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OY62 KXT

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,158 mi
Last recorded65,158 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 65,158 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 62,175 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,389 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake corroded

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

nearside and offside front brake back plates corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2023 58,161 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate breaking up due to corrosion

Offside Front brake disc back plate breaking up due to corrosion

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable dust boot (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 53,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 43,166 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 40,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 36,479 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 36,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,045 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 35,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Punctured on deep crack around tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 23,881 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 23,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 17,958 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs slightly corroded on outer surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 12,626 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 KXT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KXT, 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 KXT registered?

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

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