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CA55 KBZ

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,073 mi
Last recorded96,073 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA55 KBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 96,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 96,073 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 89,623 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 82,714 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 82,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2023 76,194 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 71,720 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 67,703 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,559 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,684 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 54,640 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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,148 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 44,148 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,418 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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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CA55 KBZ is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA55 KBZ, 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 CA55 KBZ registered?

CA55 KBZ is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is CA55 KBZ safe to buy?

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