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BJ13 VZO

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,982 mi
Last recorded106,982 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 VZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 106,982 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 98,478 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 90,100 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 90,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 83,168 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 75,915 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 62,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 53,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 44,294 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 35,061 miles

Both front steering rack gaiter's twisted

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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BJ13 VZO is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BJ13 VZO, 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 BJ13 VZO registered?

BJ13 VZO is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ13 VZO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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