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BK63 GVL

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,495 mi
Last recorded74,495 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK63 GVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 74,495 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 74,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 66,638 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 57,511 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tpms light illuminated on dash!

Fail 11 Jul 2024 57,501 miles

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

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury o/s door lower trim missing, has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2023 51,746 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 46,474 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 36,771 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 36,771 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 36,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,997 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 Jul 2019 29,997 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2018 22,365 miles

Offside Rear tyre Just starting to crack on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,741 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 15,256 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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BK63 GVL 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 73.3%.

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 BK63 GVL, 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 BK63 GVL registered?

BK63 GVL is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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