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ABP 23V

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,669 mi
Last recorded61,669 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABP 23V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 61,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at tread wear marks. Scrubbed bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 61,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at tread wear marks. Scrubbed bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 49,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 49,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 36,970 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 36,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 20,755 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn and stepping on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 8,935 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 8,482 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 8,417 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 7,451 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 6,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 6,019 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 5,249 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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ABP 23V is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ABP 23V, 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 ABP 23V registered?

ABP 23V is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is ABP 23V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABP 23V shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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