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PE62 EWK

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,451 mi
Last recorded43,451 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 EWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 43,451 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 40,383 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 40,382 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached osf lower wishbone (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 36,825 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 36,825 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 32,633 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 29,147 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 26,032 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 23,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 20,582 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 20,582 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 17,249 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 14,668 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 11,662 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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PE62 EWK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 PE62 EWK, 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 PE62 EWK registered?

PE62 EWK is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is PE62 EWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 EWK 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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