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A11 SCJ

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Bronze Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,193 mi
Last recorded18,193 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 18,193 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 16,266 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 13,644 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 9,777 miles

front and rear tyres treads cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2022 8,085 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 6,754 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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A11 SCJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Bronze with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A11 SCJ, 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 A11 SCJ?

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What year was A11 SCJ registered?

A11 SCJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 February 2018.

Is A11 SCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 SCJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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