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SHZ 3896

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Design TDI

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,854 mi
Last recorded139,854 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 3896
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle Design TDI
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 139,854 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 133,089 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 123,537 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 113,080 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,229 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 92,433 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 92,415 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle Design TDI?

Based on 1,010 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
7,166
Miles/Year
160
On UK Roads
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SHZ 3896 is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Design TDI in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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What year was SHZ 3896 registered?

SHZ 3896 is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Design TDI, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is SHZ 3896 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHZ 3896 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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