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AY13 YVK

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,033 mi
Last recorded80,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 YVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 80,033 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 78,425 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 78,425 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 77,631 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,159 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 77,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 75,139 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,680 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 72,680 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,086 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

NSF TYRE: EXTREME INNER EDGE LOW

OSF TYRE: EXTREME INNER EDGE LOW

Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,809 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSR TYRE AGED

OSR TYRE AGED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Fail 21 Mar 2019 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

ENGINE COOLANT LOW

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NSR TYRE AGED

OSR TYRE AGED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 48,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,011 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres low inner edges

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 YVK is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

AY13 YVK is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is AY13 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 YVK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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