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BX03 GEM

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,719 mi
Last recorded89,719 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 GEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 89,719 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 89,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,062 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 78,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45wr18 davanti bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45wr18 davanti bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 78,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45wr18 davanti bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45wr18 davanti bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 73,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 73,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,529 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 68,449 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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 62,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 5 Aug 2020 62,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,807 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,651 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 44,651 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,693 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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BX03 GEM is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc 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 BX03 GEM, 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 BX03 GEM registered?

BX03 GEM is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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