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BN63 LJF

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,052 mi
Last recorded71,052 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 LJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 71,052 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 63,243 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 55,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,559 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,489 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 40,994 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 38,886 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 34,575 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,921 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,554 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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BN63 LJF is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN63 LJF, 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 BN63 LJF?

You can check the full history of BN63 LJF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN63 LJF registered?

BN63 LJF is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is BN63 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 LJF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN63 LJF have outstanding finance?

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