2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Diesel · DF14 RLV
2014 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 42,835 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF14 RLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 42,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF14 RLV 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 (DF14 RLV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DF14 RLV Mileage History
- 03/10/202334,828 mi
- 11/10/202334,830 mi+2 mi
- 12/09/202438,577 mi+3,747 mi
- 06/10/202542,828 mi+4,251 mi
- 07/10/202542,835 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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