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NA18 FBB

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,794 mi
Last recorded48,794 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA18 FBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 48,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 48,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 41,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 30,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 22,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear cracking around tyre.

Fail 30 May 2022 22,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear cracking around tyre.

Pass 25 May 2021 15,625 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front cracking around tyre.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front cracking around tyre.

Offside Rear cracking around tyre.

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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NA18 FBB 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 NA18 FBB, 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 NA18 FBB registered?

NA18 FBB is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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