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CU63 FMO

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,042 mi
Last recorded61,042 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU63 FMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 61,042 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 59,606 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 57,676 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 55,055 miles

Central brake light flickering when operated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 99V Nexen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 55,055 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Calliper req (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end and track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central brake light flickering when operated

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both, clean up req (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 99V Nexen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 51,635 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 49,676 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 48,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear seat back lock poor operation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 48,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear seat back lock poor operation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant level on minimum

Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,235 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,868 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 41,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,844 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter twisted and mis shaped

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 25,844 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter twisted and mis shaped

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc badly pitted (3.5.1i)

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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CU63 FMO is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU63 FMO, 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 CU63 FMO registered?

CU63 FMO is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is CU63 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU63 FMO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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