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DK51 BUG

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,194 mi
Last recorded91,194 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 91,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 91,194 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 82,955 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 82,955 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 75,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 64,315 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower N/S/F fog lamp glass damaged, but not affecting light.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 64,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower N/S/F fog lamp glass damaged, but not affecting light.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,509 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 57,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower fog light glass damaged

Nearside Front Upper windscreen chipped

Pass 31 May 2019 44,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 37,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 37,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 31,723 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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DK51 BUG is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DK51 BUG, 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 DK51 BUG registered?

DK51 BUG is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 June 2014.

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