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BU64 GEO

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,810 mi
Last recorded134,810 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU64 GEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 134,810 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear sub-frame / rear suspension arms rusting

Pass 12 Aug 2025 128,662 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear sub-frame / lower suspension arms rusting

Fail 11 Aug 2025 128,659 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Rear sub-frame / lower suspension arms rusting

Pass 12 Aug 2024 123,196 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 116,641 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Aug 2023 116,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2022 111,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 111,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 105,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rear positioned rubber bush deteriorating

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven treadwear

Rear tyres starting to crack / perish

Fail 16 Aug 2021 105,484 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust sleeve corroded / defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rear positioned rubber bush deteriorating

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven treadwear

Rear tyres starting to crack / perish

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,801 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear positioned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 100,801 miles

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

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear positioned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,862 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 92,858 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BU64 GEO is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU64 GEO, 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 BU64 GEO registered?

BU64 GEO is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is BU64 GEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU64 GEO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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