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EA18 EJE

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,431 mi
Last recorded122,431 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA18 EJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 122,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 105,084 miles

unable to check rear belts tailgate full

Pass 8 Mar 2024 85,581 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 85,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Mar 2023 66,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc starting to wear unevenly on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,845 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 25,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside 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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EA18 EJE is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze 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 EA18 EJE, 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 EA18 EJE registered?

EA18 EJE is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is EA18 EJE safe to buy?

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