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AY13 UXT

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,468 mi
Last recorded111,468 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 UXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 111,468 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 111,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 101,191 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb or bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 101,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm, bald on inner with a split exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb or bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 94,906 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit, worn inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2023 84,762 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 May 2023 84,745 miles

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

Offside rear tyre nail

Partial wheel bearing checks to both rear due to brakes binding

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 22 Mar 2022 72,869 miles

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 16 Mar 2021 58,498 miles

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))

offside rear wheel stiff to rotate

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 39,532 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 33,712 miles

near side rear tyre was soft (10psi) inflated to 30psi.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 27,797 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,270 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AY13 UXT is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UXT, 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.

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What year was AY13 UXT registered?

AY13 UXT is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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