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A3 BRG

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,656 mi
Last recorded49,656 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 49,656 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 45,561 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 42,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 36,715 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 32,571 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 28,253 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp glass cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2021 28,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear mounting bush spli away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2020 25,091 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 20,125 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 15,761 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 12,688 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 8,134 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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A3 BRG is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 A3 BRG, 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 A3 BRG registered?

A3 BRG is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is A3 BRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 BRG 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.

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