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BT62 YXH

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,251 mi
Last recorded65,251 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 65,251 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 59,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2023 54,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 49,514 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 44,009 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 40,861 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 38,278 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 38,278 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 33,189 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 30,315 miles

E.M.L on

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine emissions too clean for test

Fail 29 Dec 2017 30,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

E.M.L on

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine emissions too clean for test

Pass 9 Jan 2017 24,599 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 16,004 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 13,850 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 YXH is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BT62 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

BT62 YXH is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2013.

Is BT62 YXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 YXH 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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