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BL62 XAU

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,748 mi
Last recorded68,748 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 XAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 68,748 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 63,218 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 63,214 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,484 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 62,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 60,894 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 56,715 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,206 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,359 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 50,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,717 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,976 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,248 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 29,953 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 29,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BL62 XAU is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BL62 XAU, 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 BL62 XAU registered?

BL62 XAU is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 February 2013.

Is BL62 XAU safe to buy?

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