2013 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · BY55 ETE
2013 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19/04/2013. Recorded mileage 46,774 miles. MOT valid until 23/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1390cc
BY55 ETE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 46,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BY55 ETE Mileage History
- 06/04/201611,856 mi
- 27/03/201713,204 mi+1,348 mi
- 03/04/201816,399 mi+3,195 mi
- 11/04/201919,168 mi+2,769 mi
- 03/06/202022,421 mi+3,253 mi
- 03/06/202124,822 mi+2,401 mi
- 03/06/202124,822 mi
- 01/06/202227,837 mi+3,015 mi
- 01/06/202333,913 mi+6,076 mi
- 01/06/202333,915 mi+2 mi
- 16/05/202439,065 mi+5,150 mi
- 09/05/202544,269 mi+5,204 mi
- 12/05/202544,308 mi+39 mi
- 24/02/202646,774 mi+2,466 mi
Average of roughly 3,532 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
BY55 ETE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Beetle (BY55 ETE) between April 2016 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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