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ET18 MHX

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,965 mi
Last recorded60,965 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET18 MHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 60,965 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 58,412 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 56,132 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 56,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 51,247 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 51,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 43,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,480 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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ET18 MHX is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,395cc 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 ET18 MHX, 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 ET18 MHX?

You can check the full history of ET18 MHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ET18 MHX registered?

ET18 MHX is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 July 2018.

Is ET18 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET18 MHX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET18 MHX have outstanding finance?

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