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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2013 · WHITE · DIESEL · 102,188 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-01-01● MOT Valid · exp 2026-09-02● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition14 MOT tests · 10 passed

MOT History — 14 tests · 10 passed · 4 failed

PASS3 September 2025
102,188 mi
FAIL28 August 2025
102,188 mi
  • MAJORFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
PASS12 November 2024
99,675 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAIL12 November 2024
99,675 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYCentral exhaust sleeve clamp corroded
PASS14 November 2023
94,487 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAIL14 November 2023
94,487 mi
  • MAJORNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASS22 November 2022
90,141 mi
FAIL22 November 2022
90,138 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS10 November 2021
84,439 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner face pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASS20 November 2020
78,119 mi
  • ADVISORYslight corrosion on front brake discs
  • ADVISORYnsr tyre lumpy on inside edge
PASS26 June 2019
67,469 mi
PASS11 June 2018
58,552 mi
PASS26 June 2017
49,375 mi
PASS1 June 2016
38,351 mi
  • ADVISORYBoth front tyres on 3mm of tread
  • ADVISORYFront brake pads 80% worn
  • ADVISORYUnder trays fitted

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
BEETLE
Colour
WHITE
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,598 cc
Year
2013
First registered
2013-06
CO₂ emissions
119 g/km
Tax due
2027-01-01
MOT expiry
2026-09-02
Recorded mileage
102,188 mi

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