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BN63 ZKB

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,726 mi
Last recorded50,726 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN63 ZKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 50,726 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 50,693 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 45,645 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 45,645 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 43,184 miles

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv boot

rear fog lamp works intermittent

Pass 27 Jul 2023 39,703 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,698 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 33,836 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 32,131 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 29,162 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 24,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,181 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 15,565 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 ZKB is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZKB, 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 BN63 ZKB registered?

BN63 ZKB is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2013.

Is BN63 ZKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN63 ZKB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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