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C4 NSN

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,559 mi
Last recorded109,559 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 NSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 109,559 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2026 12,486 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 109,478 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 11,886 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 108,001 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 11,308 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 11,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 10,779 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 9,894 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 9,466 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 7,536 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 6,777 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 107,675 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 103,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 97,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,935 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 81,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,677 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 54,184 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,001 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 46,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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C4 NSN is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C4 NSN, 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 C4 NSN registered?

C4 NSN is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 October 2014.

Is C4 NSN safe to buy?

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