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CU13 OHH

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,399 mi
Last recorded58,399 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 OHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 58,399 miles

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle and spring carriers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 58,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle and spring carriers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 57,980 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 56,227 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 52,955 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 49,879 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 49,844 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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 46,808 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 46,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 41,762 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 36,604 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 36,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,510 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 25,460 miles

all brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,994 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 24,994 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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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CU13 OHH is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CU13 OHH, 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 CU13 OHH registered?

CU13 OHH is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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