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A3 PFH

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,184 mi
Last recorded135,184 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 135,184 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 125,956 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 116,183 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 107,611 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 107,495 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above minimum requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 99,349 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 99,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Three cuts in the tread - cords visible in two of them (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,988 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 89,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 79,358 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 79,358 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,957 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,236 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 48,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,966 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 PFH is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A3 PFH, 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 PFH registered?

A3 PFH is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2013.

Is A3 PFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PFH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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