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4696 AZ

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,923 mi
Last recorded66,923 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4696 AZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 66,923 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,504 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 61,504 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 56,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,849 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 48,828 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 42,277 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 42,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 38,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 32,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,090 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 20,957 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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4696 AZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 4696 AZ, 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 4696 AZ registered?

4696 AZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2013.

Is 4696 AZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4696 AZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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