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GF18 VNZ

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,984 mi
Last recorded53,984 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 VNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 53,984 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2025 53,984 miles

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

Offside Front Space saver fitted.

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

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

TPMS on

Pass 13 Jul 2024 42,048 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 32,523 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 32,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2022 23,958 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2021 17,600 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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GF18 VNZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF18 VNZ, 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 GF18 VNZ?

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What year was GF18 VNZ registered?

GF18 VNZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2018.

Is GF18 VNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF18 VNZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF18 VNZ have outstanding finance?

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