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BK14 MZL

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,239 mi
Last recorded89,239 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 MZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 89,239 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 82,939 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 80,004 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 80,004 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,745 miles

Central exhaust joining sleeve corroded/flaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,3,mm on inner edge with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,2,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 70,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 3,4,2,mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 3,4,2,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,2,mm on inner,also with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 70,341 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected park brake lever stuck forward (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor performance (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front offside worse on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 3,4,2,mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 3,4,2,mm to zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,5,2,mm on inner,also with cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 61,329 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 57,939 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 57,938 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 51,594 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 51,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BK14 MZL is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK14 MZL, 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 BK14 MZL registered?

BK14 MZL is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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