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C13 REU

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,312 mi
Last recorded51,312 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 REU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 51,312 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 51,312 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 48,241 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 44,682 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 42,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 40,761 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 38,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 33,738 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 29,017 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 23,538 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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C13 REU is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C13 REU, 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 C13 REU registered?

C13 REU is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2014.

Is C13 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 REU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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