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D11 LOU

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,808 mi
Last recorded21,808 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 LOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 21,808 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 17,801 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 14,240 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 12,365 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 9,202 miles

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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D11 LOU is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D11 LOU, 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

How do I check the history of D11 LOU?

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What year was D11 LOU registered?

D11 LOU is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 August 2018.

Is D11 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D11 LOU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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