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CBU 366B

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1284cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,589 mi
Last recorded74,589 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBU 366B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,284cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,589 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 74,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 74,444 miles

rear tyres has slight perishing to the tread.

Fail 28 May 2015 74,444 miles

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres has slight perishing to the tread.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,042 miles

2 bolts missing form nearside body mounts

2 bolts missing from offside body mounts

bolt missing from gear box mount

Fail 7 Apr 2014 74,042 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

2 bolts missing form nearside body mounts

2 bolts missing from offside body mounts

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

bolt missing from gear box mount

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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CBU 366B is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,284cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CBU 366B, 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 CBU 366B registered?

CBU 366B is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 2014.

Is CBU 366B safe to buy?

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