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CF02 BUG

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,040 mi
Last recorded58,040 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 58,040 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 58,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2025 54,905 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 54,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 50,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 50,203 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 42KG/F (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 45,452 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 41,295 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,117 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 37,117 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Jun 2020 32,933 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 28,194 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 23,078 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 18,463 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level lamp very dim (1.2.1b)

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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CF02 BUG is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,197cc petrol 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 CF02 BUG, 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 CF02 BUG registered?

CF02 BUG is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 July 2014.

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