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PK62 ZTZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,155 mi
Last recorded57,155 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 ZTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 57,155 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 26 May 2026 57,150 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tyre light on (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 28 May 2025 53,960 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 53,960 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 51,974 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 51,974 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 49,979 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 48,231 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 47,059 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,573 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 40,939 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 36,925 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,388 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 18,028 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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PK62 ZTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 PK62 ZTZ, 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 PK62 ZTZ registered?

PK62 ZTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is PK62 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK62 ZTZ 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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