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P19 XGE

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,251 mi
Last recorded87,251 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 XGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 87,251 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 85,572 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 78,046 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 83,370 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 76,780 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 80,524 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 80,524 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater light intensity reduced

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 69,266 miles

Nearside side repeater light intensity reduced

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 69,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside side repeater light intensity reduced

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 68,802 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 62,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 60,542 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,031 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 56,875 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 56,875 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 49,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,782 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,170 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 42,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,574 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 44,574 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 35,163 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,412 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 25,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 29,193 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 23,406 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 17,136 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 13,335 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 13,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 11,760 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 11,760 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 9,759 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 8,208 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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P19 XGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P19 XGE, 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 P19 XGE registered?

P19 XGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is P19 XGE safe to buy?

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