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A7 OTX

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,448 mi
Last recorded86,448 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 OTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 86,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad.cannot clearly see rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake warning light on broken pad thickness harness

Fail 2 Aug 2025 86,352 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pad warning light on broken harness

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close to cords edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut in tread no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 77,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fog light slightly dim

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 77,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Fog light slightly dim

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 66,200 miles

both rear suspension lower arms have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2022 58,246 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 54,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,650 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 50,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 48,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,431 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,587 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 27,329 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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A7 OTX is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A7 OTX, 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 A7 OTX registered?

A7 OTX is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 January 2014.

Is A7 OTX safe to buy?

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