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P999 MBM

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,794 mi
Last recorded34,794 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 MBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 34,794 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 29,178 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly cracking and splitting due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly cracking and splitting due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure light on

Fail 2 Jun 2025 29,178 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly cracking and splitting due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly cracking and splitting due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Jun 2024 24,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly cracking and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 Jun 2023 19,104 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 18,860 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 15,818 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 10,624 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 10,624 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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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P999 MBM is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P999 MBM, 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 P999 MBM registered?

P999 MBM is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2018.

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