2013 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · MT13 KUP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on June 8, 2026, at 100,153 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The car failed just six days prior to this pass at 100,152 miles due to excessive corrosion on the offside rear suspension spring mounting. While the immediate structural defect has been rectified, the presence of significant corrosion indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase where metalwork degradation may accelerate. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with roughly 4,200 miles covered between June 2024 and June 2025, and another 4,300 miles between June 2025 and June 2026. This regular annual mileage generally prevents components from seizing due to long inactivity, but the frequency of failures suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they result in an official test failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody and rear wheel arches to ensure that the corrosion found on the spring mounting has not spread to adjacent structural members or the chassis. The history reveals recurring issues with front tyres being worn to the limit in both 2024 and 2025, which may indicate an alignment issue or neglected maintenance. Additionally, the previous offside front CV boot failure in 2024 and the worn nearside suspension bush from the same year warrant a check for grease leaks or excessive play in the front steering geometry to ensure those repairs were executed correctly.