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BT64 ADU

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,914 mi
Last recorded42,914 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT64 ADU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 42,914 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 42,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2024 38,053 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 35,062 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 34,974 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 34,974 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 33,364 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 33,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 28,093 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, screw in tread.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 23,172 miles

Tyre pressure indicator illuminated.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 18,798 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 15,995 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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BT64 ADU is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT64 ADU, 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 BT64 ADU registered?

BT64 ADU is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 December 2014.

Is BT64 ADU safe to buy?

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