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PN18 SXK

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,708 mi
Last recorded52,708 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN18 SXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 52,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear on inside of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre reaching wear markers 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear on rear face of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre reaching wear limiters (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 52,708 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened suspension coil spring mounting collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear on inside of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre reaching wear markers 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear on rear face of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre reaching wear limiters (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 48,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 43,950 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 21 Dec 2022 38,294 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 30 Dec 2021 31,025 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 29 Dec 2021 31,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 23 Feb 2021 27,052 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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PN18 SXK is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN18 SXK, 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 PN18 SXK registered?

PN18 SXK is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is PN18 SXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN18 SXK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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