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RO18 UAN

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,801 mi
Last recorded18,801 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 UAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 18,801 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 18,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 16,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 14,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And O/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 12,137 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 10,107 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 8,241 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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RO18 UAN is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RO18 UAN, 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 RO18 UAN registered?

RO18 UAN is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is RO18 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 UAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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