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AY13 GGV

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,952 mi
Last recorded132,952 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 GGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 132,952 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 132,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 124,350 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 111,468 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,045 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,658 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 89,656 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,096 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and age cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,446 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,647 miles

front tyres on 3mm

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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AY13 GGV 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 AY13 GGV, 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 AY13 GGV registered?

AY13 GGV is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is AY13 GGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 GGV 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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