2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Diesel · EM08 CAN
2014 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2014. Recorded mileage 125,209 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM08 CAN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 125,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM08 CAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Beetle (EM08 CAN) between July 2017 and July 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to N/S/F brake grinding (1.2.1 (g))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
EM08 CAN Mileage History
- 20/07/201741,496 mi
- 03/07/201857,688 mi+16,192 mi
- 18/07/201972,759 mi+15,071 mi
- 13/07/202084,523 mi+11,764 mi
- 13/07/202084,523 mi
- 01/07/202190,485 mi+5,962 mi
- 02/07/202190,485 mi
- 23/06/202297,024 mi+6,539 mi
- 23/06/202297,030 mi+6 mi
- 04/08/2023103,497 mi+6,467 mi
- 08/08/2023103,497 mi
- 09/07/2024109,448 mi+5,951 mi
- 23/07/2025116,473 mi+7,025 mi
- 25/07/2025116,477 mi+4 mi
- 21/07/2026125,209 mi+8,732 mi
- 22/07/2026125,209 mi
Average of roughly 9,297 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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