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YR14 JFY

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,319 mi
Last recorded51,319 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 JFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 51,319 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 50,488 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 50,486 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 48,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 45,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,454 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 41,570 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,665 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 40,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 32,298 miles

Nearside 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 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 32,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,941 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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YR14 JFY is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YR14 JFY, 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 YR14 JFY registered?

YR14 JFY is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is YR14 JFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR14 JFY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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