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BB64 BUG

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,794 mi
Last recorded73,794 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB64 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 73,794 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 73,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 73,273 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,154 miles

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

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

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

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

tpms light on dash

Fail 29 Feb 2024 70,154 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2022 63,302 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 63,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 59,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 59,379 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,471 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 56,471 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 56,471 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,690 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,206 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 34,991 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

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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BB64 BUG is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BB64 BUG, 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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BB64 BUG is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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