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2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,611 mi
Last recorded85,611 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 SK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 85,611 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Light rust rear suspension .

Pass 11 Feb 2025 79,375 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON LIMIT

Fail 10 Feb 2025 79,361 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON LIMIT

Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,639 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 6 Jun 2023 65,052 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 58,296 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 58,296 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 50,293 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 46,527 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 46,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,514 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2018 36,514 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,988 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 24,080 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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43 SK is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 43 SK, 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 43 SK registered?

43 SK is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is 43 SK safe to buy?

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