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N40 HOF

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,160 mi
Last recorded36,160 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 HOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 36,160 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted0

Pass 19 Jun 2025 53,208 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 29,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 48,711 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 48,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 28,120 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 41,669 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 23,709 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 34,801 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 20,226 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 33,780 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 33,780 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 15,448 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 15,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 33,166 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 31,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 29,527 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,775 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 24,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,432 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 11,469 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 11,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 5,797 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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N40 HOF is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N40 HOF, 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

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What year was N40 HOF registered?

N40 HOF is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is N40 HOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 HOF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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