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BT13 TFK

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,046 mi
Last recorded46,046 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 TFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 46,046 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF, NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 42,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 39,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable outer casing rubbed through (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable outer casing rubbed through (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 32,825 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 31,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 24,987 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 17,701 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 17,609 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 13,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 13,071 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 11,173 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 11,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 9,112 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 6,189 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 TFK is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

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

Is BT13 TFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 TFK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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