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AP18 OAO

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,350 mi
Last recorded91,350 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 OAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 91,350 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 87,987 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 76,877 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 62,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 49,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 38,271 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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AP18 OAO is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow 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 AP18 OAO, 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 AP18 OAO registered?

AP18 OAO is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 July 2018.

Is AP18 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 OAO 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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