2014 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Diesel · MY53 AFM
2014 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2014. Recorded mileage 33,633 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MY53 AFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 33,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MY53 AFM Mileage History
- 14/06/202330,370 mi
- 01/07/202431,526 mi+1,156 mi
- 02/07/202431,526 mi
- 01/07/202532,482 mi+956 mi
- 10/06/202633,633 mi+1,151 mi
Average of roughly 1,091 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MY53 AFM 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 (MY53 AFM) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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