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SD62 KWZ

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,867 mi
Last recorded76,867 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 KWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 76,867 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. car has been undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 74,749 miles

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2025 74,745 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2024 71,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2024 71,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2023 67,879 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 67,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 64,197 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,187 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,617 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 58,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 54,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 45,358 miles

advise front inner brake discs

advise rear brake pads

Fail 20 Sep 2018 45,385 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

advise front inner brake discs

advise rear brake pads

Pass 14 Sep 2017 38,070 miles

advise front inner brake discs

advise front inner brake pads

advise off side front wishbone arm bush

Fail 13 Sep 2017 38,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front inner brake discs

advise front inner brake pads

advise off side front wishbone arm bush

Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,339 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,985 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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SD62 KWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD62 KWZ, 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 SD62 KWZ registered?

SD62 KWZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is SD62 KWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 KWZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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