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DOY 125M

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,150 mi
Last recorded36,150 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOY 125M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 36,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 35,662 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 35,648 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 35,253 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 34,526 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 34,526 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 34,216 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 34,216 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 33,976 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 33,975 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 30,862 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 30,473 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 30,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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DOY 125M is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DOY 125M, 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 DOY 125M registered?

DOY 125M is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is DOY 125M safe to buy?

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