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CK14 YYA

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,353 mi
Last recorded133,353 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK14 YYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 133,353 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 128,287 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 128,225 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 124,359 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 124,357 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 119,619 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 119,617 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 111,497 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 100,122 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 100,121 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 20 May 2021 100,119 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 84,943 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 84,941 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 69,457 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 69,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 52,437 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 39,058 miles

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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CK14 YYA is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CK14 YYA, 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 CK14 YYA registered?

CK14 YYA is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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