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AF64 EFM

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,012 mi
Last recorded123,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF64 EFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 123,012 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 123,012 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 116,356 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 110,148 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 103,759 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 102,097 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 95,995 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 95,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 83,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm/215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear/ side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 70,655 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Rear tyres wearing edges

Fail 3 Dec 2019 70,653 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Front tyres wearing edges

Rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 6 Dec 2018 56,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,625 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

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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AF64 EFM is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AF64 EFM, 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 AF64 EFM registered?

AF64 EFM is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2014.

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