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AU13 OSW

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,896 mi
Last recorded121,896 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 OSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 121,896 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2025 121,896 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2024 115,219 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 101,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inside edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inside edge on second layer near cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 101,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inside edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inside edge on second layer near cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 96,235 miles

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

Nearside Front slight damage to outer sidewall of tyre

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 96,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight damage to outer sidewall of tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,836 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 88,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,656 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 78,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 42,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,262 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)

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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AU13 OSW is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU13 OSW, 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 AU13 OSW registered?

AU13 OSW is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AU13 OSW safe to buy?

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