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R9 CAE

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,243 mi
Last recorded29,243 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 CAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 29,243 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 77,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 77,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 25,399 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 68,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 21,877 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,712 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 20,310 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,346 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 16,035 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 16,035 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 48,989 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 12,687 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,013 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,898 miles

Front wipers slightly torn but clears windscreen effectively.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 21,680 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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R9 CAE is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R9 CAE, 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 R9 CAE registered?

R9 CAE is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is R9 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 CAE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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