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YY18 OFD

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,235 mi
Last recorded33,235 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 OFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 33,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 29,699 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 26,376 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 22,644 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 18,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 15,311 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 15,311 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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YY18 OFD 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 YY18 OFD, 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 YY18 OFD?

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What year was YY18 OFD registered?

YY18 OFD is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2018.

Is YY18 OFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY18 OFD 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.

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