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BU18 THX

2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,576 mi
Last recorded77,576 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle27,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 THX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 77,576 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear,advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 69,266 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 57,270 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 47,907 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 42,621 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 37,746 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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BU18 THX is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU18 THX, 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 BU18 THX?

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What year was BU18 THX registered?

BU18 THX is a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is BU18 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 THX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU18 THX have outstanding finance?

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