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B11 GUK

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,001 mi
Last recorded53,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 GUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 53,001 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 17 Jul 2026 52,982 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2025 50,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose but secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 45,601 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 42,820 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 38,107 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and a air freshener removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

tpms light on the dashboard

Pass 16 Dec 2020 32,898 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 32,898 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 31,633 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 23,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear bumper corner insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2017 12,880 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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B11 GUK is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B11 GUK, 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 B11 GUK registered?

B11 GUK is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 2014.

Is B11 GUK safe to buy?

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