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C7 TDA

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,180 mi
Last recorded90,180 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 TDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 90,180 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 80,187 miles

Cabriolet roof locking light illuminated

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn 1.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 75,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn 1.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 66,440 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 66,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 58,899 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls & tread area perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2019 32,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 24,008 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 18,753 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 18,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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C7 TDA is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C7 TDA, 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 C7 TDA registered?

C7 TDA is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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