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BJ63 GWN

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,727 mi
Last recorded80,727 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 GWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 80,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 73,725 miles

Both rear tyres perished

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 19 Dec 2023 67,177 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 60,074 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Fail 19 Dec 2022 60,074 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

Pass 21 Dec 2021 53,069 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 53,069 miles

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 45,639 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 45,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

TPMS Warning light on dash.

Pass 18 Dec 2019 39,512 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 39,512 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 32,250 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 28 Dec 2017 24,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 17,892 miles

engine under tray fitted obscuring view to components

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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BJ63 GWN is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BJ63 GWN, 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 BJ63 GWN registered?

BJ63 GWN is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 December 2013.

Is BJ63 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ63 GWN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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