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YY13 JFV

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,739 mi
Last recorded55,739 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 JFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 55,739 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 52,371 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 45,962 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 45,958 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 40,404 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 40,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/17 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 Years Old 215/55/17 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 35,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 35,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 32,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/17 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 29,236 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 29,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/17 94v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 25,523 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 21,559 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 16,522 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 8,097 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 7,645 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 JFV is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY13 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

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

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