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BL13 JZC

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,523 mi
Last recorded92,523 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 JZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 92,523 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 89,136 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 89,105 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 85,311 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2023
Pass 20 Feb 2022 78,051 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 66,792 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 55,009 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 42,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,538 miles

Nearside Front Fog light damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2016 37,538 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Fog light damaged

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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BL13 JZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL13 JZC, 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

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What year was BL13 JZC registered?

BL13 JZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is BL13 JZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 JZC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL13 JZC have outstanding finance?

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