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LF14 FZU

2014 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,275 mi
Last recorded92,275 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Beetle45,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF14 FZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 92,275 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 88,707 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 83,076 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 77,724 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 77,711 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 69,410 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 62,806 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3.25mm

Offside Front tyre 3.25mm

Fail 21 Jan 2021 62,801 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre 3.25mm

Offside Front tyre 3.25mm

Pass 13 Jan 2020 56,150 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,331 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 49,331 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 29,064 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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LF14 FZU is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,197cc 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 LF14 FZU, 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 LF14 FZU registered?

LF14 FZU is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is LF14 FZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF14 FZU 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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