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OY62 YWT

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,446 mi
Last recorded80,446 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 YWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 80,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 75,319 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 75,319 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 72,447 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 72,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 65,667 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 56,976 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 48,163 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 41,449 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 41,449 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,528 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 26,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 23,080 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,665 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 18,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 14,291 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 YWT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

OY62 YWT is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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