2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Diesel · AL52 BUG
2014 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 64,612 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL52 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 64,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL52 BUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Beetle (AL52 BUG) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AL52 BUG Mileage History
- 12/10/202254,443 mi
- 28/09/202356,315 mi+1,872 mi
- 16/10/202462,156 mi+5,841 mi
- 16/10/202462,156 mi
- 03/10/202564,612 mi+2,456 mi
Average of roughly 3,417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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