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VK62 XRD

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,562 mi
Last recorded55,562 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 XRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 55,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 49,252 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,226 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 37,161 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 27,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 22,507 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 22,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 21,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 19,433 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (215 55 17) 4mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (215 55 17) 6mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 17,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 13,439 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 11,014 miles

Undertrays Fitted to Vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2016 11,014 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Undertrays Fitted to Vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2015 8,378 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 XRD is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,197cc 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 XRD, 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 VK62 XRD registered?

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

Is VK62 XRD safe to buy?

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