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FY18 DHN

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,163 mi
Last recorded43,163 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 DHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 43,163 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 43,163 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 40,041 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 37,331 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 34,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 31,663 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 26,935 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 24,221 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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FY18 DHN is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY18 DHN, 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 FY18 DHN registered?

FY18 DHN is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is FY18 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY18 DHN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY18 DHN have outstanding finance?

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