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YY13 JFJ

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,380 mi
Last recorded31,380 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 31,380 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2025 30,313 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 29,474 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 28,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 28,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 27,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 26,672 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 25,072 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 25,072 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 23,289 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 21,459 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,234 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 JFJ 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 91.7%.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ registered?

YY13 JFJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is YY13 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY13 JFJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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