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S8 SFR

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,794 mi
Last recorded53,794 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 SFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 53,794 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 46,390 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear ..on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 37,889 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 29,795 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 23,944 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 18,714 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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S8 SFR is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S8 SFR, 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 S8 SFR?

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What year was S8 SFR registered?

S8 SFR is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 2018.

Is S8 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 SFR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S8 SFR have outstanding finance?

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