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EA18 YBV

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,073 mi
Last recorded34,073 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA18 YBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 34,073 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 28,586 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 24,673 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 24,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 20,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 16,770 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 12,515 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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EA18 YBV is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 EA18 YBV, 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 EA18 YBV?

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What year was EA18 YBV registered?

EA18 YBV is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2018.

Is EA18 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA18 YBV 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.

Does EA18 YBV have outstanding finance?

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