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BT13 SZN

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,249 mi
Last recorded72,249 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 SZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 72,249 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 72,249 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 62,754 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,042 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,559 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 53,769 miles

both front wishbone bushes showing signs of cracking

Fail 14 Oct 2020 53,751 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

both front wishbone bushes showing signs of cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2020 51,990 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 13 Feb 2019 45,780 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 39,231 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BT13 SZN is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 BT13 SZN, 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 BT13 SZN registered?

BT13 SZN is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is BT13 SZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 SZN 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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