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AU13 OUM

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,159 mi
Last recorded108,159 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 OUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 108,159 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 93,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,959 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 68,205 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,681 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 59,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,452 miles

Squeaking noises from the engine bay area with the engine at idle, also engine randomly stalls while idling

Pass 6 Oct 2018 46,618 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front tyres aged, perished and worn

Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,228 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 40,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,883 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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AU13 OUM is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU13 OUM, 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

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What year was AU13 OUM registered?

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

Is AU13 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 OUM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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