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SL18 ZBF

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,929 mi
Last recorded49,929 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL18 ZBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 49,929 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 49,837 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 44,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended......215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 44,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended......215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 38,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both....Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 38,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both....Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 32,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended...215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 25,747 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 25,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 17,415 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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SL18 ZBF is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL18 ZBF, 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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SL18 ZBF is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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