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DA18 KKG

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,699 mi
Last recorded23,699 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 23,699 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 23,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2024 19,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 12,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 10,614 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 8,010 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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DA18 KKG 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 DA18 KKG, 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 KKG registered?

DA18 KKG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2018.

Is DA18 KKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA18 KKG 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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