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CU63 FNO

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,100 mi
Last recorded71,100 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU63 FNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 71,100 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 69,646 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover has a cut but still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 69,641 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover has a cut but still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 68,953 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 68,930 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 65,864 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 61,829 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 61,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,243 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,749 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 53,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,349 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,645 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 27,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush as marked (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,014 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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CU63 FNO is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FNO, 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 FNO registered?

CU63 FNO is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is CU63 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU63 FNO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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