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BL13 THO

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,840 mi
Last recorded98,840 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 THO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 98,840 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 96,945 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 96,930 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 93,220 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 93,187 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 85,408 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,188 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 68,933 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,232 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 46,108 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,846 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Pass 16 Dec 2015 22,933 miles

Emissions not Detected

Fail 11 Dec 2015 22,933 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Emissions not Detected

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 THO is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 THO, 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 THO registered?

BL13 THO is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 June 2013.

Is BL13 THO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 THO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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