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BK04 MOL

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,015 mi
Last recorded75,015 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 MOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 75,015 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,535 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,514 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Fail 1 Jul 2024 67,493 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 29 Jul 2023 61,469 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 61,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 60,297 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 55,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn. (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 55,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F lower arm rear bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F lower arm rear bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn. (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,216 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner edges slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 43,119 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,217 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,187 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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BK04 MOL is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BK04 MOL, 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 BK04 MOL registered?

BK04 MOL is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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