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BB08 UGG

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,513 mi
Last recorded63,513 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB08 UGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 63,513 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 61,888 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 61,888 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 58,837 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 58,209 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 56,804 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 56,711 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 56,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,894 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 41,295 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 23,772 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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BB08 UGG is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BB08 UGG, 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 BB08 UGG registered?

BB08 UGG is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is BB08 UGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB08 UGG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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