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X18 FFK

2023 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,640 mi
Last recorded47,640 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 FFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 47,640 miles

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 7 Jan 2025 43,570 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 43,551 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 40,469 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 40,469 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 36,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 33,499 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))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 30,069 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Aug 2019 26,695 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 22,437 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 17,613 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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X18 FFK is a 2023 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X18 FFK, 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 3 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 X18 FFK registered?

X18 FFK is a 2023 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2023.

Is X18 FFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X18 FFK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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