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KV18 HBJ

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,846 mi
Last recorded87,846 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV18 HBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,846 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 71,397 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,494 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 30,614 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 30,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 11,138 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 10,109 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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KV18 HBJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow 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 KV18 HBJ, 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 KV18 HBJ?

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What year was KV18 HBJ registered?

KV18 HBJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 April 2018.

Is KV18 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV18 HBJ 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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