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DK14 WPA

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

80,118 mi
Last recorded80,118 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK14 WPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 80,118 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 73,518 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,367 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 65,324 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working possible LED light unit faulty (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 57,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 52,568 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened control arms bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 43,920 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 38,434 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 36,422 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 36,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 32,780 miles

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 26 Oct 2017 26,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm, Rear Bush Splitting/Perishing

Under-trays Fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 26,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm, Rear Bush Splitting/Perishing

Under-trays Fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 20,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test obstruction hanging from interior mirror and sticker in swept area.

Offside wiper juddering slightly.

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 WPA is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 DK14 WPA, 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 DK14 WPA registered?

DK14 WPA is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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The MOT history for DK14 WPA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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