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BT62 YWL

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,722 mi
Last recorded64,722 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 YWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 64,722 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 61,786 miles

ALL 4 TYRES cracking or perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2024 61,786 miles

ALL 4 TYRES cracking or perishing

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 58,551 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 55,868 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 52,808 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 49,780 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 46,506 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2017 41,412 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 35,760 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 32,693 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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BT62 YWL is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 BT62 YWL, 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 BT62 YWL registered?

BT62 YWL is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 2013.

Is BT62 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 YWL 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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