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A9 LOY

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,169 mi
Last recorded65,169 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 LOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 65,169 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 61,956 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 61,956 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,078 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 55,834 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 55,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 215/60R16 99V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 50,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just just starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 40,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and 2 bits of metal in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 31,702 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 30,462 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 28,773 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 25,272 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 22,420 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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A9 LOY is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A9 LOY, 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 A9 LOY registered?

A9 LOY is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 February 2014.

Is A9 LOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 LOY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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