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AU18 NLJ

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,631 mi
Last recorded71,631 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 NLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 71,631 miles

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

exhaust centre sleeve deteriorated

parking brake only just meet requirements

Pass 26 Mar 2025 64,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 53,497 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in near side front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 44,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 38,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 28,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 28,271 miles

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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AU18 NLJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU18 NLJ, 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 AU18 NLJ registered?

AU18 NLJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2018.

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