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E1 AMF

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,148 mi
Last recorded45,148 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 AMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 45,148 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 41,035 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 37,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 37,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 32,115 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 30,365 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 30,364 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 30,363 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 26,953 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (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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E1 AMF is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E1 AMF, 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 E1 AMF registered?

E1 AMF is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 June 2018.

Is E1 AMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 AMF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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