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PE62 KAZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,459 mi
Last recorded88,459 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 KAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 88,459 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 86,472 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 85,630 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 83,920 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 81,218 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 78,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 77,404 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 77,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 76,462 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 73,761 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 73,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,426 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 67,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,130 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,862 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 KAZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE62 KAZ registered?

PE62 KAZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is PE62 KAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 KAZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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