MOT Status
ValidMileage
110,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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 ()
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 ()
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
engine covers and under-trays fitted
rear brake discs worn
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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What year was BL13 KAE registered?
BL13 KAE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 2013.
Is BL13 KAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL13 KAE 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.
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