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674 RCV

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,031 mi
Last recorded79,031 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration674 RCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,031 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,153 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 74,123 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 68,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,892 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 61,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 57,184 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 57,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 54,425 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 51,034 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 51,034 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,139 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 48,139 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 35,705 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 35,705 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 24,943 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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674 RCV is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 674 RCV, 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 674 RCV registered?

674 RCV is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is 674 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 674 RCV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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