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A24 LST

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,917 mi
Last recorded18,917 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 LST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 18,917 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 10,172 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 7,792 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 7,364 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 7,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 7,068 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 6,712 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 6,484 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 5,917 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 5,436 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 4,669 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 3,796 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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A24 LST is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A24 LST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A24 LST?

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What year was A24 LST registered?

A24 LST is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is A24 LST safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 LST shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A24 LST have outstanding finance?

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