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GC18 MVX

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,955 mi
Last recorded54,955 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC18 MVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 54,955 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 45,274 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 34,800 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 25,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 9,918 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 9,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 6,943 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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GC18 MVX is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,395cc 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 GC18 MVX, 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 GC18 MVX?

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What year was GC18 MVX registered?

GC18 MVX is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 2018.

Is GC18 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC18 MVX 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.

Does GC18 MVX have outstanding finance?

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