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BN63 ZCZ

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,357 mi
Last recorded61,357 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 ZCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 61,357 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 53,725 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 53,411 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 47,609 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Mar 2024 47,609 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 May 2023 45,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 43,272 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 38,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 35,563 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear sidewalls starting to perish and crack slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 35,563 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear sidewalls starting to perish and crack slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,815 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 26,715 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 21,133 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 ZCZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ?

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

What year was BN63 ZCZ registered?

BN63 ZCZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is BN63 ZCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 ZCZ 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.

Does BN63 ZCZ have outstanding finance?

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