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BE11 APZ

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,159 mi
Last recorded86,159 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE11 APZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 86,159 miles

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 27 Jul 2026 86,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 6 Jul 2026 83,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2026 58,124 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 58,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 80,132 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 80,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 53,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 74,799 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 50,976 miles

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,735 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 45,744 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,115 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,390 miles

Nearside Front tyre is on 3mm

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

slight play from steering wheel

Pass 16 Jun 2021 38,954 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 35,350 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 49,706 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 27,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 39,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt twisted

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,213 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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BE11 APZ is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BE11 APZ, 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 BE11 APZ registered?

BE11 APZ is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2014.

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The MOT history for BE11 APZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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