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SK62 YWB

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,907 mi
Last recorded83,907 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 YWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 83,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 79,165 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 75,901 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 75,901 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 68,493 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 68,493 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,409 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,509 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 59,509 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,018 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 47,333 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 37,087 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 37,087 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 29,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

o/s front wiper deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,418 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SK62 YWB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 SK62 YWB, 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 SK62 YWB registered?

SK62 YWB is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is SK62 YWB safe to buy?

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