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AO18 WDN

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,720 mi
Last recorded33,720 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 WDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 33,720 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 32,689 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 32,689 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 30,927 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 28,993 miles

all tyre treads are cracked.

Pass 5 May 2022 25,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Apr 2021 21,745 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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AO18 WDN is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Black 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 AO18 WDN, 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

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What year was AO18 WDN registered?

AO18 WDN is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is AO18 WDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 WDN 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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