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BN63 ODW

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,146 mi
Last recorded89,146 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 ODW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 89,146 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 89,145 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 86,674 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 86,673 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 83,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 71,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 61,321 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front and rear brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,646 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 45,646 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 41,628 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 29,462 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 12 Sep 2016 19,185 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 ODW 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 BN63 ODW, 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

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What year was BN63 ODW registered?

BN63 ODW is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is BN63 ODW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 ODW 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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