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OY62 KXV

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,554 mi
Last recorded91,554 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 91,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2026 91,554 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 89,636 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 87,683 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 87,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 85,635 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 82,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,217 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,603 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 60,553 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,735 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 48,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs badly corroded

offside rear tyre punctured at sidewall

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 41,384 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 41,194 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working occasionally flickering (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 31,884 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 31,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,934 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 KXV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KXV, 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 KXV registered?

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

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