2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Diesel · EL14 BUG
2014 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 88,900 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EL14 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 88,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EL14 BUG Mileage History
- 14/09/202374,220 mi
- 16/09/202476,795 mi+2,575 mi
- 27/08/202584,189 mi+7,394 mi
- 20/08/202688,898 mi+4,709 mi
- 25/08/202688,900 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,984 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EL14 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 (EL14 BUG) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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