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AM03 FAB

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,925 mi
Last recorded41,925 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 FAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 41,925 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 37,191 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 29,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 24,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner shoulder, cracked & perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner shoulder, cracked & perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked & perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 17,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked & perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished in tread & has nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 11,726 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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AM03 FAB is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 AM03 FAB, 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.

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What year was AM03 FAB registered?

AM03 FAB is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AM03 FAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 FAB 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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