2014 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Petrol · EU14 XEM
2014 Volkswagen Beetle (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 131,354 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU14 XEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 131,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU14 XEM 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 (EU14 XEM) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EU14 XEM Mileage History
- 23/02/2024113,240 mi
- 13/02/2025123,326 mi+10,086 mi
- 13/02/2025123,331 mi+5 mi
- 23/02/2026131,349 mi+8,018 mi
- 23/02/2026131,354 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,051 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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