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BD64 HRL

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,766 mi
Last recorded54,766 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD64 HRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 54,766 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 54,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 50,285 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 45,978 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 45,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 42,130 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroding slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 42,115 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all springs corroding slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 37,864 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 37,859 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 32,584 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 47,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,845 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 31,511 miles

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

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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BD64 HRL is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 BD64 HRL, 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 BD64 HRL registered?

BD64 HRL is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2014.

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