2014 Volkswagen Beetle · 12,500 MOT tests
2014 Volkswagen Beetle reliability
2014 Volkswagen Beetles fail 29.6% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 19 Beetle years (12,500 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Beetles: 41.3%)
- 29.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Beetles: 41.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 57,891
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,500
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 12.4% of tests fail here (70% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.4%
- Lights and electrics12.1%
- Tyres6.2%
- Brakes5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 7.46%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.54%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.83%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.96%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.16%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.94%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.9%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (2.38%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle reliable?
2014 Volkswagen Beetles fail 29.6% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 19 Beetle years (12,500 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (7.46% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.54% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volkswagen Beetle shows 57,891 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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