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VK62 XYN

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,821 mi
Last recorded100,821 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 XYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 100,821 miles

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))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 100,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 12 Apr 2025 92,510 miles

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 26 Apr 2024 82,025 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,407 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,412 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 5 Oct 2021 65,511 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 58,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,614 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 32,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,252 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,942 miles

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

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

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 XYN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XYN, 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 XYN registered?

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

Is VK62 XYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK62 XYN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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