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BS 66

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,053 mi
Last recorded73,053 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 66
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 73,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 73,050 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 70,514 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 70,514 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 66,514 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 66,511 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 63,151 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 59,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,152 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 49,504 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,796 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,088 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 24,897 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit REPLACE NOW (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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BS 66 is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown 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 BS 66, 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 BS 66 registered?

BS 66 is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 October 2014.

Is BS 66 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS 66 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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