2013 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Diesel · LU54 LHS
2013 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 102,962 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LU54 LHS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 102,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LU54 LHS 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 (LU54 LHS) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes excessively worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes excessively worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i”; “Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
LU54 LHS Mileage History
- 22/11/202285,260 mi
- 26/11/202285,260 mi
- 21/11/202397,113 mi+11,853 mi
- 22/11/202397,114 mi+1 mi
- 10/11/2025102,962 mi+5,848 mi
Average of roughly 5,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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