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CP13 CVY

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,500 mi
Last recorded54,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP13 CVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 54,500 miles

Rear brake discs pads worn corrosion

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 52,783 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 51,752 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush split/separated and movement

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 50,470 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 50,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 49,044 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 49,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 46,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 46,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 42,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 38,059 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 38,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 27,842 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 21,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test obstruction hanging from interior mirror.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated (cracking).

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 16,079 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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CP13 CVY is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CP13 CVY, 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 CP13 CVY registered?

CP13 CVY is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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