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OY62 XUR

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,301 mi
Last recorded78,301 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 XUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,301 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 76,374 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 74,615 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 74,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 65,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 60,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge & sidewall cut

both rear & o/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs x2 wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs x2 slightly corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 48,910 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs x2 wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs x2 slightly corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,097 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,958 miles

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)

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 XUR is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc 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 XUR, 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 XUR registered?

OY62 XUR is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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