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BN13 ZZJ

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,810 mi
Last recorded86,810 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 ZZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 86,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 83,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,565 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 73,449 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,079 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 64,772 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 64,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,806 miles

Nearside Front 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))

chip in front screen

Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 37,943 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,589 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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BN13 ZZJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN13 ZZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN13 ZZJ?

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What year was BN13 ZZJ registered?

BN13 ZZJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 April 2013.

Is BN13 ZZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 ZZJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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