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AY63 OVZ

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,601 mi
Last recorded87,601 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 OVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 87,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 86,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 84,787 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 79,995 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 79,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 73,926 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 64,407 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 55,364 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front @ 3mm 215/60/16 v Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 45,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 34,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside wiper blade worn

Pass 25 May 2017 22,734 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,640 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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AY63 OVZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AY63 OVZ, 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 AY63 OVZ registered?

AY63 OVZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 September 2013.

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