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VK62 XRF

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,793 mi
Last recorded74,793 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 XRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 74,793 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 69,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 64,885 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 60,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 53,618 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,838 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 42,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,747 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces excessively corroded advise replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 38,502 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces excessively corroded advise replacing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,476 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 28,475 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 24,028 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 24,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2015 19,696 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 XRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

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

Is VK62 XRF safe to buy?

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