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VK62 XOC

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,754 mi
Last recorded28,754 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 XOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 28,754 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 28,519 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 28,519 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 28,080 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 27,509 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 26,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 25,706 miles

Exhaust has a slight leak of gasses

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 24,398 miles

exhaust has slight leak of gasses

Fail 29 Jun 2020 24,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust has slight leak of gasses

Pass 11 Jul 2019 20,258 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 16,951 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 16,035 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 15,139 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,377 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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VK62 XOC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VK62 XOC, 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 VK62 XOC registered?

VK62 XOC is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is VK62 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK62 XOC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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