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SIG 696

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,736 mi
Last recorded40,736 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 696
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 40,736 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 35,187 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 24,228 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 29,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 25,312 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 23,304 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 23,629 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 21,497 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 21,480 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 20,956 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 20,257 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 17,827 miles

Rear damaged to rear bumper not likely to cause injury

Fail 13 May 2008 36,105 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2008 36,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,439 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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SIG 696 is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SIG 696, 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 SIG 696 registered?

SIG 696 is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is SIG 696 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 696 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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