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YY13 GVO

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,401 mi
Last recorded58,401 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 GVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 58,401 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 56,105 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 54,830 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 54,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,310 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 44,336 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 36,405 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,096 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,313 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 GVO is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY13 GVO?

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What year was YY13 GVO registered?

YY13 GVO is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is YY13 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY13 GVO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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