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YWB 1T

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,842 mi
Last recorded148,842 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWB 1T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 148,842 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 148,842 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 146,772 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 143,871 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 135,816 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 122,429 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 122,424 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,083 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 107,083 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 94,246 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 93,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,747 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,154 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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YWB 1T is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YWB 1T, 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 YWB 1T registered?

YWB 1T is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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