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BOR 155K

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,098 mi
Last recorded17,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 155K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 17,098 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 15,859 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 15,806 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 14,048 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 12,885 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 12,034 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 11,762 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 11,149 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 10,540 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 9,112 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 7,178 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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BOR 155K is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BOR 155K, 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 BOR 155K registered?

BOR 155K is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2013.

Is BOR 155K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOR 155K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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