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CU18 WYW

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,881 mi
Last recorded49,881 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 WYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 49,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 49,831 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 42,513 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 42,512 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 36,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 31,535 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 25,723 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Feb 2022 25,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 19,623 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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CU18 WYW is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 27,218 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU18 WYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU18 WYW registered?

CU18 WYW is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is CU18 WYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU18 WYW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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