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RK18 ZFF

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,815 mi
Last recorded62,815 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK18 ZFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 62,815 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 54,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 49,690 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 41,461 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 31,483 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp unit

Fail 24 May 2022 31,483 miles

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

condensation in nearside headlamp unit

Pass 27 May 2021 21,768 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 27 May 2021 21,768 miles

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

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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RK18 ZFF is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,395cc 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 RK18 ZFF, 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

How do I check the history of RK18 ZFF?

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What year was RK18 ZFF registered?

RK18 ZFF is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 June 2018.

Is RK18 ZFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK18 ZFF 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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