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T33 DOG

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,112 mi
Last recorded50,112 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 DOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 50,112 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 44,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 44,612 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

exhaust sleeve broken

Pass 7 Jun 2024 41,679 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 43,546 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust sleeve corroded / damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2023 43,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

exhaust sleeve corroded / damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2023 32,311 miles

Nearside Rear NSR parking brake only just meet requirements

Fail 5 Jun 2023 32,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear NSR parking brake only just meet requirements

Pass 15 Aug 2022 42,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges but still legal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 25,871 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 20,670 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 39,730 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,119 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 31,793 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,653 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 19,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 16,018 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 16,018 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 11,674 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T33 DOG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T33 DOG, 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 T33 DOG registered?

T33 DOG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is T33 DOG safe to buy?

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