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A11 YFR

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,825 mi
Last recorded35,825 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 YFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 35,825 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 32,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge slighty pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge slighty pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 32,742 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge slighty pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge slighty pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 30,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 28,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 24,857 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 22,752 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 20,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,223 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 18,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 16,078 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 12,921 miles

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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A11 YFR is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A11 YFR, 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.

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What year was A11 YFR registered?

A11 YFR is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2014.

Is A11 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 YFR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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