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D1 HWC

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,450 mi
Last recorded14,450 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 HWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 14,450 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 14,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 12,498 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 10,523 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 8,853 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 7,193 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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D1 HWC is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D1 HWC, 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.

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What year was D1 HWC registered?

D1 HWC is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is D1 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 HWC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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