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AJ12 KAZ

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,047 mi
Last recorded32,047 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 32,047 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 29,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop light , some of the LED are not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 28,561 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 25,892 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 22,879 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 21,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 19,984 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 16,271 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 12,040 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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AJ12 KAZ is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ12 KAZ, 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 AJ12 KAZ registered?

AJ12 KAZ is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 July 2014.

Is AJ12 KAZ safe to buy?

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