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AP62 BZO

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,852 mi
Last recorded109,852 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 BZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 109,852 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 109,489 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 104,216 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 96,734 miles

Central Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,037 miles

Rear unable to check due to area full of objects

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STRONG ADVISE= just out of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,291 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 68,291 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 60,382 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 60,382 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,024 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,165 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 38,284 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 30,476 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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AP62 BZO is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 50,460 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 AP62 BZO, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP62 BZO registered?

AP62 BZO is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is AP62 BZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP62 BZO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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