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B20 AEV

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,122 mi
Last recorded89,122 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 AEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 89,122 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 70,422 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 70,418 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 67,603 miles

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

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

T.P.M. light on may have under inflated tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2023 60,057 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 60,057 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 55,496 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,071 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,625 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 42,730 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 42,730 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 33,833 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 24,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 20,848 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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B20 AEV is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B20 AEV, 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 B20 AEV registered?

B20 AEV is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is B20 AEV safe to buy?

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