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71 MA

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,516 mi
Last recorded22,516 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 MA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 22,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 21,497 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 20,904 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 19,494 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 18,864 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 18,129 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 17,417 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 15,953 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 12,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 11,408 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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71 MA is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 71 MA, 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 71 MA registered?

71 MA is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is 71 MA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 MA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 71 MA have outstanding finance?

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