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AR61 ALY

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,397 mi
Last recorded58,397 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR61 ALY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 58,397 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 55,121 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 51,482 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 51,482 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 47,853 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 44,630 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 41,636 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 39,285 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,101 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 32,408 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,432 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 29,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,323 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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AR61 ALY is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AR61 ALY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AR61 ALY?

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What year was AR61 ALY registered?

AR61 ALY is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AR61 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR61 ALY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR61 ALY have outstanding finance?

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