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AY13 ZKL

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,171 mi
Last recorded121,171 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 ZKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 121,171 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 3 Sep 2024 110,084 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 110,084 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,539 miles

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

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

steering wheel cover removed before test as does not allow full control

Fail 5 Sep 2023 99,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

steering wheel cover removed before test as does not allow full control

Pass 5 Sep 2022 86,689 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 82,882 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 79,440 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 79,440 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 71,654 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 71,654 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 65,712 miles

rear brake sequel

Fail 6 Feb 2018 65,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn edges

Offside Front tyre badly worn edges

rear brake sequel

Pass 18 Feb 2017 59,072 miles

rear brake squeal

Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,104 miles

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 ZKL is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZKL, 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 ZKL registered?

AY13 ZKL is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AY13 ZKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 ZKL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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