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ST18 BPX

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,113 mi
Last recorded71,113 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST18 BPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 71,113 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 71,109 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 59,655 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 46,218 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 33,854 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 22,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2021 11,515 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 10,561 miles

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 10,561 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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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ST18 BPX is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST18 BPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST18 BPX?

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What year was ST18 BPX registered?

ST18 BPX is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is ST18 BPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST18 BPX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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