CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP18 YKZ

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1395cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,825 mi
Last recorded15,825 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 YKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 15,825 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 13,968 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 11,446 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 8,905 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 6,454 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 3,676 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP18 YKZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,395cc 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 YKZ, 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 AP18 YKZ?

You can check the full history of AP18 YKZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP18 YKZ registered?

AP18 YKZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AP18 YKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 YKZ 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.

Does AP18 YKZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP18 YKZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.