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BJ63 GYX

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,285 mi
Last recorded55,285 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 GYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 55,285 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 55,285 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 51,078 miles

Nearside Front slight signs of cv grease on small end of cv gaiter / poss starting to split

Pass 22 Dec 2023 46,633 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 43,484 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 39,883 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 36,990 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 34,189 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 29,953 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 26,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 22,415 miles

engine under tray fitted

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 GYX is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,598cc 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 BJ63 GYX, 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 GYX registered?

BJ63 GYX is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ63 GYX 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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