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VK62 XOS

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,223 mi
Last recorded98,223 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 XOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 98,223 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 98,173 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight exhaust leak at flexi joint

Pass 8 Mar 2025 92,076 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 84,586 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 84,586 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,191 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 71,399 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 71,363 miles

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

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 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 64,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 56,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,315 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,692 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,136 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 XOS is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK62 XOS, 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 XOS registered?

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

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