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DA18 KBO

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,177 mi
Last recorded23,177 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 KBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 23,177 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 23,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 22,841 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 20,876 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 19,031 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 17,072 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 13,279 miles

all four tyres slight cracked on the edges

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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DA18 KBO is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DA18 KBO, 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 DA18 KBO registered?

DA18 KBO is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2018.

Is DA18 KBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA18 KBO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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