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AS02 BUG

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,572 mi
Last recorded66,572 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS02 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 66,572 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 52,266 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 42,293 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 42,291 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 32,999 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 32,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 26,829 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 23,425 miles

235/45/18 O/S/R TYRE HAS UNDULATIONS IN TREAD AND DAMAGED

Pass 16 Jun 2020 21,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm every low and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 17,256 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2018 13,007 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 9,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 6,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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AS02 BUG is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AS02 BUG, 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 AS02 BUG registered?

AS02 BUG is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is AS02 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS02 BUG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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