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GC 189

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,349 mi
Last recorded35,349 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC 189
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 35,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 25 Sep 2024 29,512 miles

Slight dragging on rear brakes

Pass 26 Sep 2023 23,140 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 18,897 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 15,118 miles

Nearside Front Small cut on inner tyre sidewall

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

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

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 21 Jul 2020 12,618 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 12,616 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 9,288 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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GC 189 is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GC 189, 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 GC 189 registered?

GC 189 is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2014.

Is GC 189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC 189 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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