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BT63 YDE

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,860 mi
Last recorded67,860 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT63 YDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 67,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 65,446 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2023 63,287 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 63,247 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,204 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,938 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 45,938 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 41,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,247 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 27,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 20,793 miles

Engine cover/undertray fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 14,898 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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BT63 YDE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 BT63 YDE, 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 BT63 YDE registered?

BT63 YDE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is BT63 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT63 YDE 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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