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AU13 OTE

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,606 mi
Last recorded57,606 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 OTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,606 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 57,606 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,760 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 49,808 miles

Rear tyres staggered on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2019 42,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 235/45 x 18 94 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 33,583 miles

Rear Lower coil spring worn both sides - not clearly visible (2.4.C.1b)

Rear nearside mud-guard fouling on tyre

Pass 16 May 2017 25,911 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 18,085 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2016 18,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre cracked between treads

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 OTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

AU13 OTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is AU13 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 OTE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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