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BJ64 UMU

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,204 mi
Last recorded105,204 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ64 UMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 105,204 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2026 105,204 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside drl light not working

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

oil level light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2025 94,997 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 94,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 87,951 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 77,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 66,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 44,033 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,033 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,072 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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BJ64 UMU is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ64 UMU, 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 BJ64 UMU registered?

BJ64 UMU is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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The MOT history for BJ64 UMU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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