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BO55 VBR

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,364 mi
Last recorded45,364 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 VBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 45,364 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 36,732 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 34,813 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 27,981 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 27,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 20,617 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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BO55 VBR is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BO55 VBR, 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 BO55 VBR?

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What year was BO55 VBR registered?

BO55 VBR is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 August 2018.

Is BO55 VBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 VBR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BO55 VBR have outstanding finance?

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