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VE62 OKU

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,027 mi
Last recorded29,027 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 OKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 29,027 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 24,678 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 24,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 23,910 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 23,309 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 22,795 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 22,276 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 Nov 2019 21,553 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 19,700 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 17,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 15,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Nov 2015 12,117 miles

items removed from drivers view before test

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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VE62 OKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE62 OKU, 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 VE62 OKU registered?

VE62 OKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 December 2012.

Is VE62 OKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 OKU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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