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BG13 VMV

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,660 mi
Last recorded53,660 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 VMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 53,660 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 49,364 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres on outer between sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 44,685 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 44,674 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,322 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 40,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 36,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 34,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 31,493 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 23,433 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 18,646 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 14,305 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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BG13 VMV is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG13 VMV, 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

How do I check the history of BG13 VMV?

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What year was BG13 VMV registered?

BG13 VMV is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 August 2013.

Is BG13 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 VMV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG13 VMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG13 VMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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