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AF64 EWW

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,060 mi
Last recorded90,060 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF64 EWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 90,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 90,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Lamp flashing (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 81,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 81,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 72,971 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 56,000 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 47,458 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 39,580 miles

Oil level low

Pass 5 Dec 2018 29,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 20,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 20,756 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EWW is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EWW, 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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AF64 EWW is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 September 2014.

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