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BL62 XBS

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,216 mi
Last recorded83,216 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 XBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 83,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 79,582 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 76,201 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 76,201 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,183 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 66,272 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,066 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 62,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,709 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 55,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,285 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,389 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 26,317 miles

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 XBS is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 BL62 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

BL62 XBS is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 February 2013.

Is BL62 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL62 XBS 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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