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OY62 XAZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,959 mi
Last recorded110,959 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 XAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 110,959 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 93,943 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,413 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,278 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 68,744 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,020 miles

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

under cover fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2020 60,020 miles

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

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

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

under cover fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 50,221 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,543 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 46,543 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2016 39,331 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,872 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 XAZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

OY62 XAZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is OY62 XAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY62 XAZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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