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BK13 UPE

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,352 mi
Last recorded51,352 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 UPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 51,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 51,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened damaged by coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,928 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 46,579 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack 215/60/16

Pass 2 May 2023 43,701 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 40,892 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 40,883 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2021 38,253 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 38,252 miles

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

nail/screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,635 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,713 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 26,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,226 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 15,709 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 UPE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,598cc 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 BK13 UPE, 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 BK13 UPE registered?

BK13 UPE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is BK13 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 UPE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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