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BK14 VDR

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,764 mi
Last recorded68,764 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 VDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 68,764 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 68,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,462 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 65,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 61,810 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 61,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 59,337 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 59,337 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear seatbelt clasp casings missing but clasp still functioning

Fail 30 Mar 2022 58,210 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure left seat rail locking device not functioning! (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of cracking on inner tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear seat belt clasp casings broken but seat belt still fully functioning

Pass 27 May 2021 57,514 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 57,512 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 57,009 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 55,878 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 55,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,943 miles

offside rear brake disc has corrosion and uneaven wear detected on outer face!

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,538 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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BK14 VDR is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

BK14 VDR is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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