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VN18 RUY

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,224 mi
Last recorded34,224 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN18 RUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 34,224 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 29,487 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 23,335 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 17,942 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 17,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 13,864 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 7,665 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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VN18 RUY is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VN18 RUY, 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 VN18 RUY?

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What year was VN18 RUY registered?

VN18 RUY is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is VN18 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN18 RUY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN18 RUY have outstanding finance?

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