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EJ18 VNV

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,184 mi
Last recorded10,184 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ18 VNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 10,184 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 8,839 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 6,565 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 4,967 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 3,844 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 2,732 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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EJ18 VNV is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EJ18 VNV, 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 EJ18 VNV?

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What year was EJ18 VNV registered?

EJ18 VNV is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is EJ18 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ18 VNV shows 6 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 EJ18 VNV have outstanding finance?

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