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BG64 KVY

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,777 mi
Last recorded68,777 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG64 KVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 68,777 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 68,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 63,585 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 63,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 55,762 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres have slight inner edge wear

Pass 11 Aug 2022 47,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 37,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill,has crush damage

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 37,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill,has crush damage

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 27,479 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))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 25,892 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 20,472 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 13,341 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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BG64 KVY is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG64 KVY, 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 BG64 KVY registered?

BG64 KVY is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2014.

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