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DG14 XFZ

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,315 mi
Last recorded75,315 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG14 XFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 75,315 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 75,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 69,005 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 69,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 58,326 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 48,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 41,951 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 41,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 38,465 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 30,025 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 22,368 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt has a small cut

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 17,880 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (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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DG14 XFZ is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG14 XFZ, 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 DG14 XFZ registered?

DG14 XFZ is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 2014.

Is DG14 XFZ safe to buy?

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