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AF11 AMO

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,985 mi
Last recorded98,985 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 AMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 98,985 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 91,467 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear noise from wheel

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shrouds & bump stops deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 86,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,875 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,988 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,612 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,788 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 41,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 32,774 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 32,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,712 miles

NSF AND OSF BRAKE DISCS HAVE SLIGHT WEAR LIP

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 28,712 miles

NSF AND OSF BRAKE DISCS HAVE SLIGHT WEAR LIP

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,378 miles

All four tyres show equal signs of being perished

Fail 15 Mar 2016 25,378 miles

All four tyres show equal signs of being perished

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,875 miles

all four tyres are perished in the tread pattern

Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,960 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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AF11 AMO is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AF11 AMO, 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 AF11 AMO registered?

AF11 AMO is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is AF11 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 AMO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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