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860 LOU

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,119 mi
Last recorded52,119 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration860 LOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 52,119 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 51,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 50,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 50,354 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,281 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 45,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 43,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 43,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 41,875 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 41,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 38,143 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,530 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 33,530 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 32,912 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 25,565 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 23,823 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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860 LOU is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 860 LOU, 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 860 LOU registered?

860 LOU is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 November 2013.

Is 860 LOU safe to buy?

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