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S26 UEB

2025 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

72,742 mi
Last recorded72,742 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 UEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2025
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 72,742 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,266 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 71,427 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 71,427 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 71,332 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 70,078 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 70,072 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,215 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 66,826 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 66,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 64,352 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 61,234 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,597 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 57,597 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2016 52,888 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 46,201 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,525 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 39,453 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 32,788 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2012 94,631 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 94,631 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2011 93,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 93,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 91,702 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,091 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 26,091 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S26 UEB is a 2025 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S26 UEB, 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 1 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S26 UEB registered?

S26 UEB is a 2025 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 February 2025.

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The MOT history for S26 UEB shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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