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CF13 PPU

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,202 mi
Last recorded113,202 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF13 PPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 113,202 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 113,202 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 108,461 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front 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 25 Jan 2023 105,699 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 102,458 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 99,361 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 95,585 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 95,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 91,294 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,327 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 86,327 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s & o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 68,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CF13 PPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF13 PPU, 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 CF13 PPU registered?

CF13 PPU is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 July 2013.

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The MOT history for CF13 PPU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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