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BK18 VRD

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,209 mi
Last recorded14,209 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 VRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 14,209 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 13,091 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 13,091 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 10,861 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 10,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 8,682 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 5,865 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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BK18 VRD is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK18 VRD, 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 BK18 VRD?

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What year was BK18 VRD registered?

BK18 VRD is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is BK18 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 VRD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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