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513 GOF

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,367 mi
Last recorded63,367 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration513 GOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 63,367 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 55,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 51,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 39,395 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 35,442 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,554 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 27,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 19,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2017 14,394 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut

under covers fitted

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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513 GOF is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 45,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 513 GOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 12 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 513 GOF registered?

513 GOF is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2014.

Is 513 GOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 513 GOF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 513 GOF have outstanding finance?

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