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851 YUC

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Maroon Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,199 mi
Last recorded14,199 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration851 YUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2013 14,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Upper engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

near side front tyre flat

off side front wheelbearing noisy

Pass 7 Feb 2011 13,851 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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851 YUC is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Maroon with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 52,393 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 851 YUC, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 851 YUC registered?

851 YUC is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 February 2011.

Is 851 YUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 851 YUC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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