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SB09 BUG

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,069 mi
Last recorded80,069 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 80,069 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 73,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front worn on edges and perishing

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 64,991 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 53,429 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 37,957 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 32,027 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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SB09 BUG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SB09 BUG, 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 SB09 BUG registered?

SB09 BUG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2018.

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