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AU63 RNJ

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,993 mi
Last recorded67,993 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 RNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 67,993 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 67,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 65,426 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body not fully secure mirror (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 65,426 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached mirror (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 62,905 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 59,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 55,432 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,564 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,744 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,833 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,738 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,804 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (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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AU63 RNJ 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 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 AU63 RNJ, 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 AU63 RNJ registered?

AU63 RNJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2013.

Is AU63 RNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU63 RNJ 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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