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VK18 FVX

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,454 mi
Last recorded41,454 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 FVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 41,454 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 30,893 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 30,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 22,420 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 14,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 14,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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VK18 FVX is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK18 FVX, 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

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What year was VK18 FVX registered?

VK18 FVX is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is VK18 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK18 FVX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK18 FVX have outstanding finance?

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