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DA18 KBU

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,177 mi
Last recorded30,177 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 KBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 30,177 miles

Advise Under Body Panels Fitted Concealing Some Components

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall Cut In Many Places / Advise Replacement /235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall Advise Replacement 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 24,965 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 235/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 19,737 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged . 235/45x18 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 15,490 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 15,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 13,082 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 13,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 10,424 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 10,424 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 10,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 KBU is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA18 KBU, 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 DA18 KBU registered?

DA18 KBU is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is DA18 KBU safe to buy?

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