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OY62 KYV

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,840 mi
Last recorded82,840 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 82,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 74,252 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 66,428 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 61,502 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 61,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,493 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,636 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 57,636 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 4 May 2019 44,463 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 32,367 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 21,895 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,894 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 16,065 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2015 16,064 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front number plate deteriorated

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 KYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KYV, 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 KYV registered?

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

Is OY62 KYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY62 KYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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