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CU14 YFV

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,618 mi
Last recorded80,618 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU14 YFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 80,618 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 79,265 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 76,644 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,731 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 73,731 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 70,163 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 61,079 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 58,548 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 47,940 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,906 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 39,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YFV is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YFV, 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

How do I check the history of CU14 YFV?

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What year was CU14 YFV registered?

CU14 YFV is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is CU14 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU14 YFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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