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TK18 BUG

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,888 mi
Last recorded57,888 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTK18 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 57,888 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 57,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,538 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 38,930 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 28,747 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 18,310 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 14,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 12,400 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 Offside seat belt twisted

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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TK18 BUG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TK18 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 TK18 BUG registered?

TK18 BUG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 July 2018.

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