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YY13 BZC

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,039 mi
Last recorded92,039 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 BZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 92,039 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,016 miles

ALL tyres cracking or perishing

Nearside Front caliper carrier bolt damaged

Offside Rear brake has slight drag

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2024 87,978 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

ALL tyres cracking or perishing

Nearside Front caliper carrier bolt damaged

Offside Rear brake has slight drag

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 83,524 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,248 miles

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

Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2022 79,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,190 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,989 miles

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

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

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 64,632 miles

Offside Rear slight bind to brake

engine and under body covers fitted at the time of test

fuel filter has a very slight dampness to one pipe outlet but no leak evident at the time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,661 miles

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

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

O/S/R Brake Slight Bind

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,843 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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YY13 BZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

YY13 BZC is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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The MOT history for YY13 BZC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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