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AE14 MXS

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,660 mi
Last recorded77,660 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 MXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 77,660 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 74,623 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 74,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,788 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 70,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,229 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 60,946 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 57,605 miles

unable to see brake pads

Fail 17 Jul 2020 57,605 miles

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

unable to see brake pads

Pass 7 May 2019 51,932 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 45,080 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture not repairable

small chips in windscreen

Fail 3 May 2018 45,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture not repairable

small chips in windscreen

Pass 8 May 2017 37,301 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 37,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AE14 MXS is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AE14 MXS, 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 AE14 MXS registered?

AE14 MXS is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is AE14 MXS safe to buy?

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