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AF14 TBV

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,740 mi
Last recorded66,740 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 TBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 66,740 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 61,066 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 61,065 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 59,772 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 59,119 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 59,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 52,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 34,664 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 34,662 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 28,505 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 28,348 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 26,645 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 22,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 19,258 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 16,287 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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AF14 TBV is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF14 TBV, 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 AF14 TBV registered?

AF14 TBV is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2014.

Is AF14 TBV safe to buy?

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