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BT13 TFF

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,634 mi
Last recorded75,634 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 TFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 75,634 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 75,631 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 65,349 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 57,019 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2021 44,133 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 44,133 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,007 miles

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 35,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low + cracking

Offside Front tyre worn low + cracking

both rear tyres heavily cracking

Pass 30 May 2018 25,569 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2017 16,048 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,036 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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BT13 TFF is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TFF, 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 BT13 TFF registered?

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

Is BT13 TFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 TFF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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