2013 Volkswagen Beetle · 15,582 MOT tests
2013 Volkswagen Beetle reliability
2013 Volkswagen Beetles fail 32.2% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 19 Beetle years (15,582 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Beetles: 41.3%)
- 32.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Beetles: 41.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 65,816
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,582
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.5% of tests fail here (62% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.4%
- Suspension12.1%
- Tyres6.3%
- Brakes6.1%
- Body, chassis and structure4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 7.81%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.27%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.86%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.2%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.16%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.63%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.17%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.04%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle reliable?
2013 Volkswagen Beetles fail 32.2% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 19 Beetle years (15,582 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (7.81% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.27% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volkswagen Beetle shows 65,816 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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