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BD14 LFF

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,845 mi
Last recorded78,845 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 LFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 78,845 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 78,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 25 Mar 2025 75,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play but will need attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre damage to tread (needs attention) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside side indicator light intensity slightly reduced

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Repeater lamp LEDs slightly low intensity

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 71,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Repeater lamp LEDs slightly low intensity

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Repeater lamp LEDs slightly low intensity

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 64,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Repeater lamp LEDs slightly low intensity

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 57,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 51,547 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,996 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,077 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,042 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 28,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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BD14 LFF is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD14 LFF, 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 BD14 LFF registered?

BD14 LFF is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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