2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Diesel · LJ53 BUG
2013 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06/09/2013. Recorded mileage 165,308 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1968cc
LJ53 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 165,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LJ53 BUG Mileage History
- 12/10/2022126,013 mi
- 09/12/2023137,937 mi+11,924 mi
- 09/12/2023137,937 mi
- 06/12/2024152,709 mi+14,772 mi
- 19/11/2025165,308 mi+12,599 mi
Average of roughly 12,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LJ53 BUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Beetle (LJ53 BUG) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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