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BK13 FFU

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,783 mi
Last recorded65,783 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 FFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 65,783 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 61,509 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 61,509 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 56,994 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 56,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,319 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 51,275 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 46,556 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 46,556 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 40,405 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 40,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 32,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 27,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 22,720 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 16,832 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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BK13 FFU is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK13 FFU, 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 BK13 FFU?

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What year was BK13 FFU registered?

BK13 FFU is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is BK13 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 FFU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK13 FFU have outstanding finance?

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