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B18 DFE

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,530 mi
Last recorded68,530 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 DFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 68,530 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 65,224 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 60,490 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 57,327 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 57,326 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 53,913 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 49,994 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 43,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 36,615 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 29,712 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 18,657 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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B18 DFE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B18 DFE, 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 B18 DFE registered?

B18 DFE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 November 2013.

Is B18 DFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 DFE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B18 DFE have outstanding finance?

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