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BD14 LVV

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,568 mi
Last recorded98,568 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 98,568 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 98,568 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure ,monitoring system light on

Fail 8 Mar 2025 98,561 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 88,719 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Lower suspension bush split

Fail 20 Feb 2024 88,469 miles

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

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Lower suspension bush split

Pass 22 Feb 2023 70,689 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 58,480 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 53,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 47,820 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 39,164 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 39,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,070 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,874 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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BD14 LVV 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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

BD14 LVV is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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