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51 CBF

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,765 mi
Last recorded112,765 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 CBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 112,765 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 107,443 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,219 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 85,194 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

emissions no reading at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

full under tray cannot check key components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,949 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2018 54,947 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 47,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 37,466 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f fog light not working

o/s/f tyre 3mm

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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51 CBF is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 51 CBF, 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 51 CBF registered?

51 CBF is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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