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AE18 LXV

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,528 mi
Last recorded44,528 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 LXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 44,528 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 41,071 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 41,071 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 38,284 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2023 33,975 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 30,602 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 23,458 miles

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

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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AE18 LXV is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,395cc 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 AE18 LXV, 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 AE18 LXV?

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What year was AE18 LXV registered?

AE18 LXV is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AE18 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 LXV 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 AE18 LXV have outstanding finance?

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