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CH55 BUG

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,717 mi
Last recorded63,717 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH55 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 63,717 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 56,757 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 56,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 54,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,755 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear and offside rear tires all show signs og wearing on inner edges (monitor) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 51,751 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge heavily worn cords exposed (marked in yellow) (235/45/R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear and offside rear tires all show signs og wearing on inner edges (monitor) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 45,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,026 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 34,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 21,359 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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CH55 BUG is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CH55 BUG, 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 CH55 BUG registered?

CH55 BUG is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 December 2013.

Is CH55 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH55 BUG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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