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CL11 EMY

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,400 mi
Last recorded71,400 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL11 EMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 71,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,072 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 59,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyres is also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,748 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 51,318 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,924 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 44,084 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 37,844 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 37,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 33,082 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2017 33,082 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,307 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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CL11 EMY is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc 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 CL11 EMY, 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 CL11 EMY registered?

CL11 EMY is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 2013.

Is CL11 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL11 EMY 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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