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YY63 WFU

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,962 mi
Last recorded102,962 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY63 WFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 102,962 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 97,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 97,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes excessively worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes excessively worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm only. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm only. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 85,260 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 85,260 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,080 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 66,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,873 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 24 Nov 2017 28,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 8,926 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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YY63 WFU is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY63 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

YY63 WFU is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 December 2013.

Is YY63 WFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY63 WFU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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