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PK18 YWH

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,592 mi
Last recorded52,592 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK18 YWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 52,592 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 46,144 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracking in Tread in Poor Condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 39,639 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))

Pass 31 May 2023 32,475 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Fronts Worst (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 23,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 17,821 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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PK18 YWH is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK18 YWH, 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 PK18 YWH registered?

PK18 YWH is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is PK18 YWH safe to buy?

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