2013 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · AL55 AEC

The vehicle maintains a clean and stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a consistent string of clear MOT passes. The most recent test conducted on 17 December 2025 at 44,247 miles resulted in a pass, following a brief administrative failure the previous day which yielded no recorded defects. This pattern suggests that the car is currently in a strong mechanical state with no recurring technical issues or unresolved safety concerns documented by testers over the last four years. With an average annual usage of approximately 3,400 miles, the vehicle displays a low-mileage profile consistent with light domestic use. The odometer progression remains steady, moving from 38,196 miles in December 2022 to the current 44,247 miles. This lack of rapid accumulation or significant gaps in the testing history indicates the car has likely been kept in regular operation rather than sitting idle for extended periods, which reduces the risk of long-term storage-related issues such as seized calipers or degraded rubber components. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the condition of consumable items that may not always be highlighted in a standard MOT, specifically the age of the tyres and the state of the brake discs. While the test history is exemplary, the vehicle’s age means that rubber suspension bushes and engine mounts may be reaching the end of their design life due to material degradation rather than mechanical failure. Verify the service history for evidence of timing belt replacement, as this interval is typically dictated by time rather than mileage for a vehicle of this vintage.