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DY04 OSS

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,342 mi
Last recorded69,342 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 OSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,342 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 51,486 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 40,407 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 32,658 miles

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

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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DY04 OSS is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY04 OSS, 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

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What year was DY04 OSS registered?

DY04 OSS is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 2018.

Is DY04 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY04 OSS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY04 OSS have outstanding finance?

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