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MRG 7G

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,134 mi
Last recorded60,134 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRG 7G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 60,134 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 60,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

front brakes low on brake lining

Pass 4 Apr 2025 50,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 50,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 37,804 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 26,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 20,164 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 9,138 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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MRG 7G is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MRG 7G, 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.

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What year was MRG 7G registered?

MRG 7G is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is MRG 7G safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRG 7G shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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