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C22 CPP

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,178 mi
Last recorded49,178 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 CPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 49,178 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 49,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 46,828 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 44,752 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 44,752 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 41,107 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 37,344 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 37,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 35,314 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 33,251 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cuts

Fail 3 Feb 2020 33,247 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres cuts

Pass 26 Feb 2019 28,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 21,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 21,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 15,894 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 15,894 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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C22 CPP is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,197cc petrol 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 C22 CPP, 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 C22 CPP registered?

C22 CPP is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is C22 CPP safe to buy?

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