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BD63 OHT

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,585 mi
Last recorded83,585 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 OHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 83,585 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 83,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,628 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 77,197 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 77,197 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,872 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 68,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,997 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 53,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 45,299 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm & out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape.

Pass 25 Nov 2017 37,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 30,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 30,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BD63 OHT is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey 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 BD63 OHT, 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 BD63 OHT registered?

BD63 OHT is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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