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AU13 XDB

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,421 mi
Last recorded76,421 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 XDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 76,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,066 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 65,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 63,937 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R tyre CRACKED AND PERISHED .

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 63,937 miles

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

N/S/F & N/S/R tyre CRACKED AND PERISHED .

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 59,961 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 56,763 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 53,667 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 53,663 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 53,042 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 49,138 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 45,428 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 40,786 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,698 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 36,695 miles

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

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 XDB is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDB, 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 AU13 XDB?

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What year was AU13 XDB registered?

AU13 XDB is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is AU13 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 XDB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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