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SH11 RCH

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,085 mi
Last recorded61,085 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 RCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 61,085 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 57,018 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 57,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 54,326 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 48,401 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 39,183 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 39,183 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 29,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres inner edges (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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SH11 RCH is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH11 RCH, 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 SH11 RCH registered?

SH11 RCH is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is SH11 RCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH11 RCH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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