Volkswagen Beetle (2018)
2018 Volkswagen Beetle
CarHunch analysed 923 real MOT records for the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (79%) | 728 | 85.6% | 0.77 |
| Diesel (21%) | 195 | 83.5% | 0.94 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles fall between 16,754 and 35,939 miles.
2018 Volkswagen Beetle — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 867 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Volkswagen Beetle
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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62.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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60.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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40%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27.1%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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25.7%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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18.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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11.8%
Rear fog lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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