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DK14 MLU

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,796 mi
Last recorded120,796 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK14 MLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 120,796 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 120,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 114,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 107,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords nearly through - 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 98,345 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 96,679 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,205 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,599 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 64,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 54,472 miles

advise both front wishbones rear mounting bushes

Pass 3 May 2017 42,464 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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DK14 MLU is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DK14 MLU, 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 DK14 MLU registered?

DK14 MLU is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2014.

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