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BU14 MKA

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,796 mi
Last recorded59,796 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 MKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 59,796 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 55,143 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 55,095 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 48,171 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 48,171 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 41,998 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 29,246 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 20,369 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable

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

Pass 2 May 2019 14,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 13,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 10,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Mar 2017 10,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BU14 MKA is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue 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 BU14 MKA, 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 BU14 MKA registered?

BU14 MKA is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is BU14 MKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 MKA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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