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SP55 BUG

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,595 mi
Last recorded40,595 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 40,595 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm bush starting to De-laminate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 33,634 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 33,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 29,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 22,978 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 17,995 miles

TPMS warning indicator illuminated

Under trays fitted

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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SP55 BUG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP55 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 SP55 BUG registered?

SP55 BUG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 April 2018.

Is SP55 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 BUG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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