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DG14 XHD

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,365 mi
Last recorded53,365 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG14 XHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 53,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded, pad contact area diminished (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to arm and spring bed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded, pad contact area diminished (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated, slight leakage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to arm and spring bed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 53,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded, pad contact area diminished (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to arm and spring bed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded, pad contact area diminished (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated, slight leakage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to arm and spring bed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 51,358 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 51,358 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 44,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 38,279 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 30,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 24,637 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 19,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 18,100 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 15,650 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 13,065 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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DG14 XHD is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc 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 DG14 XHD, 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 DG14 XHD registered?

DG14 XHD is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 June 2014.

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