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BN14 FYS

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,176 mi
Last recorded72,176 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN14 FYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 72,176 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 65,730 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r all worn bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 58,228 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre near inner wall ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,088 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 48,344 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 41,300 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 36,538 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 28,647 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 24,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 17,553 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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BN14 FYS is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BN14 FYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN14 FYS registered?

BN14 FYS is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is BN14 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN14 FYS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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