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BU64 XMT

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,059 mi
Last recorded83,059 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU64 XMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 83,059 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 80,510 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 73,328 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 73,314 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 64,026 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 64,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,482 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 58,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 54,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 49,043 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 49,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 36,679 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 24,091 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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BU64 XMT is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XMT, 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

How do I check the history of BU64 XMT?

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What year was BU64 XMT registered?

BU64 XMT is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2014.

Is BU64 XMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU64 XMT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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