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BD63 DVC

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,139 mi
Last recorded94,139 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 DVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 94,139 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 87,154 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scrubbed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,900 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 73,504 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs getting rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2021 65,088 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 65,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed requires tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 57,909 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,213 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 40,258 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 33,458 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,474 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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BD63 DVC is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BD63 DVC, 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 BD63 DVC registered?

BD63 DVC is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 January 2014.

Is BD63 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 DVC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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