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EY18 KZG

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,517 mi
Last recorded63,517 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY18 KZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 63,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn/Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 52,857 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,839 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 41,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 32,560 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 32,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,644 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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EY18 KZG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 EY18 KZG, 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 EY18 KZG registered?

EY18 KZG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is EY18 KZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY18 KZG 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.

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