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V33 FAY

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,493 mi
Last recorded41,493 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 FAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 41,493 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 41,482 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 39,517 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 39,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 37,325 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 36,814 miles

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

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

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 29 Jul 2022 33,236 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 28,350 miles

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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V33 FAY is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 V33 FAY, 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 V33 FAY registered?

V33 FAY is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is V33 FAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V33 FAY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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