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DN18 ZXF

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,585 mi
Last recorded27,585 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN18 ZXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 27,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Sep 2025 27,585 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 24,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-60-16-95V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 20,801 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 16,911 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 13,476 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 10,224 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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DN18 ZXF is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 DN18 ZXF, 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 DN18 ZXF?

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What year was DN18 ZXF registered?

DN18 ZXF is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is DN18 ZXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN18 ZXF 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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