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A18 CGN

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,240 mi
Last recorded61,240 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 61,240 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 61,237 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 55,136 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 49,759 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 46,272 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 46,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 43,649 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,574 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 39,006 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,756 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre worn sign off over inflated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 30,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre worn sign off over inflated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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A18 CGN is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 CGN, 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 A18 CGN registered?

A18 CGN is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 July 2014.

Is A18 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 CGN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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