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BP18 ZPB

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,314 mi
Last recorded95,314 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP18 ZPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 95,314 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,768 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 73,594 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 73,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 52,670 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm bushes perished (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 49,773 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 37,566 miles

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

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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BP18 ZPB is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 BP18 ZPB, 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

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What year was BP18 ZPB registered?

BP18 ZPB is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 2018.

Is BP18 ZPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP18 ZPB 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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