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SC18 BUG

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,651 mi
Last recorded40,651 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC18 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 40,651 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 35,467 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 30,328 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure engine under tray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 30,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure engine under tray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 25,590 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 22,051 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 18,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SC18 BUG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SC18 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 SC18 BUG registered?

SC18 BUG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is SC18 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC18 BUG 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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