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BL14 VCY

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,462 mi
Last recorded67,462 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 VCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 67,462 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 67,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 64,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 64,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 61,373 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 58,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 54,918 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 54,918 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 51,946 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,510 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 45,801 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 41,213 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 16 Jun 2017 39,981 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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BL14 VCY is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL14 VCY, 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 BL14 VCY registered?

BL14 VCY is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2014.

Is BL14 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL14 VCY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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