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AJ14 WHD

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,845 mi
Last recorded79,845 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ14 WHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 79,845 miles

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 67,974 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 67,966 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 58,300 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 58,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,652 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2022 51,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2020 45,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,492 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 30,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 23,488 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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AJ14 WHD is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ14 WHD, 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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AJ14 WHD is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 2014.

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