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BT64 XWK

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,150 mi
Last recorded114,150 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT64 XWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 114,150 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 114,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 102,291 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 90,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front washer jet not working.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 90,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front washer jet not working.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 77,680 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 67,045 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 67,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,515 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 47,506 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 41,642 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 36,624 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 27 Nov 2017 26,274 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 XWK is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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