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A2 EMT

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,663 mi
Last recorded23,663 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 EMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 23,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 23,412 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 23,356 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 23,290 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 23,072 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 23,008 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 22,808 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 22,324 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 22,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,014 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 20,983 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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A2 EMT is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A2 EMT, 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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How do I check the history of A2 EMT?

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What year was A2 EMT registered?

A2 EMT is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is A2 EMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 EMT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A2 EMT have outstanding finance?

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