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P8 RPA

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,970 mi
Last recorded54,970 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 RPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 54,970 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 53,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 47,993 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 47,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 37,419 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 37,405 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 25,798 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 15,330 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 12,992 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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P8 RPA is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P8 RPA, 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 P8 RPA registered?

P8 RPA is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is P8 RPA safe to buy?

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