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BL13 KAE

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,187 mi
Last recorded110,187 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 110,187 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 102,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 102,747 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side suspect caliper siezed (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 95,170 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 95,170 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 88,498 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Dec 2022 88,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Dec 2021 79,649 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 79,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 70,861 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 64,106 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Nov 2019 64,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all brake discs worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted

both front tyre treads worn very low (1.78/1.68mm)

Pass 14 Dec 2018 54,766 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 40,753 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KAE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BL13 KAE, 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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BL13 KAE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 2013.

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