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YY13 BYS

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,640 mi
Last recorded97,640 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 BYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 97,640 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2025 97,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 91,255 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 83,768 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 77,947 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,464 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,530 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,437 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,561 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,080 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 24,013 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2016 24,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YY13 BYS is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YY13 BYS, 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 YY13 BYS registered?

YY13 BYS is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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