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DF06 BUG

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,646 mi
Last recorded113,646 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 113,646 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 102,441 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,550 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 95,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 86,263 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 86,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 75,375 miles

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2021 69,287 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 63,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 58,815 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 58,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 54,038 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,896 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 (2mm) Inner edge also worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 (2mm) Inner edge also worn (4.1.E.1)

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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DF06 BUG is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DF06 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 DF06 BUG registered?

DF06 BUG is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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