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A4 ECX

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,664 mi
Last recorded46,664 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 ECX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 46,664 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 44,276 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 41,437 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 39,758 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 39,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 37,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 33,872 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jan 2020 33,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2018 30,064 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2017 23,964 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 20,274 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 15,224 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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A4 ECX is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A4 ECX, 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

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What year was A4 ECX registered?

A4 ECX is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is A4 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 ECX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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