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495 YUR

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,203 mi
Last recorded1,203 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration495 YUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 1,203 miles

oil around rear axle

Pass 25 Nov 2017 826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 139 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,343 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front axle modified.shock absorbers not fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2015 99,343 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped at flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front axle modified.shock absorbers not fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,423 miles

vehicle has had various modifications from standard

Pass 7 May 2013 96,972 miles

various modifictions carred out to vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2013 96,972 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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495 YUR is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 495 YUR, 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 495 YUR registered?

495 YUR is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is 495 YUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 495 YUR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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