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YY13 UWW

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,181 mi
Last recorded76,181 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 UWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 76,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 76,181 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Reset TPMS (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 73,993 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 70,611 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 67,241 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 67,239 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 57,436 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 49,190 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 39,813 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight cut in nearside rear tyre

TPS light on

Pass 28 Jul 2016 21,923 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 UWW is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,390cc 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 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

YY13 UWW is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is YY13 UWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY13 UWW 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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