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B12 CHG

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,754 mi
Last recorded128,754 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 CHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 128,754 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 128,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2025 116,235 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 116,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 103,088 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 89,440 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,467 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 79,467 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,116 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,892 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 45,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 32,723 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 32,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 22,172 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 21,965 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 15,496 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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B12 CHG is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 B12 CHG, 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 B12 CHG registered?

B12 CHG is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is B12 CHG safe to buy?

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