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YY14 GPE

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,382 mi
Last recorded80,382 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 GPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 80,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 80,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 76,146 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 72,075 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,646 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 64,165 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 60,230 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 60,210 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 56,728 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,713 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 51,713 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 43,422 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,987 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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YY14 GPE is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YY14 GPE, 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 YY14 GPE registered?

YY14 GPE is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2014.

Is YY14 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY14 GPE 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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