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BO05 BUG

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,587 mi
Last recorded95,587 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO05 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 95,587 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,554 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 82,195 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 82,193 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 69,995 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 54,905 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 36,721 miles

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

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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BO05 BUG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 BO05 BUG, 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 BO05 BUG registered?

BO05 BUG is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2018.

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The MOT history for BO05 BUG 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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