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AA62 PAM

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,138 mi
Last recorded31,138 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA62 PAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 31,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Fail 14 May 2026 31,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Pass 14 May 2025 30,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 29,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 28,084 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 28,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2022 26,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from central exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 25,442 miles

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Fail 14 May 2021 25,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Pass 4 Jul 2019 23,776 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 21,713 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 17,847 miles

Both front tyres low 235/45/18

Pass 14 Jul 2016 13,552 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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AA62 PAM is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AA62 PAM, 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 AA62 PAM?

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What year was AA62 PAM registered?

AA62 PAM is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is AA62 PAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA62 PAM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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