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BD13 HCC

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

223,538 mi
Last recorded223,538 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 HCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 223,538 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres low - 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 204,583 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 185,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 165,352 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 13 Jun 2022 148,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 130,526 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 113,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 113,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,212 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 97,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,761 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,295 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 62,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both frant (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,453 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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BD13 HCC is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD13 HCC, 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 BD13 HCC registered?

BD13 HCC is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is BD13 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 HCC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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