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12 KES

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,815 mi
Last recorded41,815 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 KES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 41,815 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 41,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 37,250 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 30,055 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Dec 2022 25,248 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Dec 2021 20,480 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 17,514 miles

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

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Dec 2019 11,055 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 7,357 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 7,357 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 6,800 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 4,514 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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12 KES is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc 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 12 KES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 12 KES registered?

12 KES is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is 12 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 KES 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.

Does 12 KES have outstanding finance?

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