2013 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Diesel · W55 WED
2013 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20/09/2013. Recorded mileage 113,556 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1598cc
W55 WED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 113,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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W55 WED Mileage History
- 21/09/202393,984 mi
- 21/09/202393,985 mi+1 mi
- 23/09/2024104,587 mi+10,602 mi
- 25/09/2025113,556 mi+8,969 mi
- 27/09/2025113,556 mi
Average of roughly 9,700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W55 WED 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 (W55 WED) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215x60x16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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