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AE13 TZS

2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,042 mi
Last recorded78,042 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle50,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 TZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 78,042 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 78,042 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,426 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm 235 45 16

Pass 2 Sep 2023 72,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 72,419 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,825 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm 235 45 18

Fail 6 Sep 2022 69,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm 235 45 18

Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm/thin edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm /thin edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 67,566 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm/thin edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 3mm /thin edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 65,583 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,951 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 61,697 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 58,724 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 49,005 miles

front brake discs deteriorated on the outside of the inner edges

offside front outer brake pad aprox 4mm ( unable to fully see inner pads)

offside rear brake discs deteriorated on the outer face

offside rear outer brake pad aprox 4mm ( unable to fully see inner pads)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,552 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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AE13 TZS is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AE13 TZS, 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 AE13 TZS registered?

AE13 TZS is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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