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CU14 XLD

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,002 mi
Last recorded86,002 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU14 XLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 86,002 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 85,984 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 79,810 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 73,387 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,620 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 68,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 62,302 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 54,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 32,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

full under tray fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 19,790 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 12,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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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CU14 XLD is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CU14 XLD, 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 CU14 XLD registered?

CU14 XLD is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 April 2014.

Is CU14 XLD safe to buy?

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