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DF14 AUE

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,946 mi
Last recorded45,946 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 AUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 45,946 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 41,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nailed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nailed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 36,624 miles

chipped windscreen

Fail 18 Jun 2024 36,624 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

chipped windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,665 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 35,240 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 32,494 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Brake Light Has LED's Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers Smearing

Pass 15 Jun 2020 30,654 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 30,653 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 27,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear High Level Brake Light Has 2 LED's Inoperative

Pass 15 May 2018 22,048 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 22,048 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 May 2017 17,569 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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DF14 AUE is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DF14 AUE, 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 DF14 AUE?

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What year was DF14 AUE registered?

DF14 AUE is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2014.

Is DF14 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF14 AUE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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