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BE54 TLE

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,671 mi
Last recorded139,671 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE54 TLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 139,671 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 134,722 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 128,388 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 123,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 123,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 117,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,192 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 109,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 94,068 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 81,876 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))

Fail 29 May 2018 81,876 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))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 58,393 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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BE54 TLE 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 BE54 TLE, 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 BE54 TLE registered?

BE54 TLE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is BE54 TLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE54 TLE 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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