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MAR 74A

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,739 mi
Last recorded24,739 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAR 74A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 24,739 miles

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

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))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 24,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower effort than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 17,408 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 15,170 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 10,202 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 4,618 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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MAR 74A is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MAR 74A, 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 MAR 74A?

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What year was MAR 74A registered?

MAR 74A is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is MAR 74A safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAR 74A shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MAR 74A have outstanding finance?

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