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E513 ANN

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,173 mi
Last recorded35,173 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE513 ANN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 35,173 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 33,692 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 32,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 30,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Rear wishbone bush worn / deteriorated (Advise Replacement ASAP) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 28,558 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 26,609 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 26,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 25,747 miles

All four tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,571 miles

All 4 tyres are perished and will soon need replacing

Pass 12 Jun 2018 22,432 miles

All four tyres perished.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,552 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,827 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 14,580 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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E513 ANN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,902 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 E513 ANN, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E513 ANN registered?

E513 ANN is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is E513 ANN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E513 ANN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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