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SO18 XPH

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,841 mi
Last recorded20,841 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO18 XPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 20,841 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 20,715 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 20,660 miles

we done mot again because of the mileage .the mileage was 20660 and we put as mistake 87517

Pass 9 Mar 2024 87,517 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 19,470 miles

advise(front discs & pads 70% worn)

advise(front tyres beginning to wear close on edge & treads cracking)

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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SO18 XPH is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SO18 XPH, 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 SO18 XPH registered?

SO18 XPH is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 April 2018.

Is SO18 XPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO18 XPH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO18 XPH have outstanding finance?

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