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AFM 766A

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,265 mi
Last recorded36,265 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFM 766A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 36,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 35,209 miles

Nearside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 31,447 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 31,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 29,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 25,817 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,421 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 20,420 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 13,733 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 845 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 4,808 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 4,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2011 33 miles

slight paly in o/s and n/s front suspension king pin assembly

Fail 8 Aug 2011 33 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight paly in o/s and n/s front suspension king pin assembly

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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AFM 766A is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AFM 766A, 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 AFM 766A registered?

AFM 766A is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 August 2011.

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