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ER02 ZZZ

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,667 mi
Last recorded87,667 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER02 ZZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 87,667 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 83,978 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 83,978 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 61,963 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,583 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 58,794 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 58,780 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,766 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 56,919 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 68,742 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 55,087 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 63,770 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 50,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 45,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 40,928 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 35,802 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 35,801 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,499 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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ER02 ZZZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ER02 ZZZ, 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 ER02 ZZZ registered?

ER02 ZZZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2018.

Is ER02 ZZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ER02 ZZZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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