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CHZ 4477

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,713 mi
Last recorded96,713 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 4477
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 96,713 miles

Front Coil spring corroded springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 92,056 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 92,051 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 85,959 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 78,849 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 73,372 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 61,019 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 50,147 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 50,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 46,269 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,022 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 41,022 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,716 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 26,420 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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CHZ 4477 is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CHZ 4477, 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 CHZ 4477 registered?

CHZ 4477 is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is CHZ 4477 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHZ 4477 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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