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CIL 238

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

87,469 mi
Last recorded87,469 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIL 238
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 87,469 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 87,468 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 115,011 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 84,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 110,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 107,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 78,466 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 74,800 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 94,364 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,961 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 71,961 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 63,484 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 55,196 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 55,196 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 38,896 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,164 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 27,224 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,024 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 55,395 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 18,753 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 51,454 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 51,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,482 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 39,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CIL 238 is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 CIL 238, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CIL 238 registered?

CIL 238 is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 February 2014.

Is CIL 238 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIL 238 shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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