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A18 SYV

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

136,042 mi
Last recorded136,042 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 SYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 136,042 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both sills corroded not within 30cm of any mounting

Pass 21 Oct 2025 71,879 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 132,676 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Sides ()

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 67,632 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 104,057 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 127,625 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 127,575 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 99,530 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 99,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 119,795 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 119,795 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

outer casing on rear exhaust corroded

undertray loose

Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,724 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 113,335 miles

Engine covrers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Pass 2 Dec 2020 110,478 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear box exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,580 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,525 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 98,523 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 46,039 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,334 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

exhaust back box outer skin corroded through

Pass 9 May 2018 36,729 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 26,213 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 26,213 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,104 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 79,096 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns (1.7.5a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 19,131 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 69,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 64,939 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 60,940 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level near minimum

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,673 miles

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

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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A18 SYV is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 A18 SYV, 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 A18 SYV registered?

A18 SYV is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 May 2013.

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The MOT history for A18 SYV shows 31 tests with a 80.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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