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DE18 CSX

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,986 mi
Last recorded49,986 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 CSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 49,986 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 49,986 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2024 42,166 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 1 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 36,369 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 30,858 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 30,623 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 21,227 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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DE18 CSX is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE18 CSX, 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 DE18 CSX?

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What year was DE18 CSX registered?

DE18 CSX is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 August 2018.

Is DE18 CSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE18 CSX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE18 CSX have outstanding finance?

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