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AU13 YUB

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,804 mi
Last recorded99,804 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 YUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 99,804 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 94,001 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 87,113 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,878 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,427 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 60,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 50,045 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 39,396 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 25,815 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 11,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 9,739 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 8,421 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 YUB is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

AU13 YUB is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is AU13 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 YUB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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