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YY63 EFD

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,174 mi
Last recorded168,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY63 EFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 168,174 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 168,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 168,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 150,738 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 150,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 128,099 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both severely worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 127,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction steering angle sensor lamp (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both severely worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 111,397 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 107,288 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 102,869 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 102,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 92,967 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 85,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,035 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2016 69,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY63 EFD is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY63 EFD, 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 YY63 EFD registered?

YY63 EFD is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 December 2013.

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