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AW12 EEE

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,010 mi
Last recorded28,010 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW12 EEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 28,010 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 27,388 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 26,275 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 23,818 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 22,384 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 20,852 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 20,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 19,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 17,169 miles

Offside Front wiper streaks and split

outer tyre sidewall damage to both fronts and n/s/r tyres

Pass 10 Oct 2017 14,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to sidewall but not exposing ply / or cords

Pass 29 Sep 2016 9,837 miles

slight damage on n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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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AW12 EEE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AW12 EEE, 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 AW12 EEE registered?

AW12 EEE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is AW12 EEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW12 EEE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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