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AJ60 TVV

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,358 mi
Last recorded81,358 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ60 TVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 81,358 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,692 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 76,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 75,590 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 75,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,416 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 75,416 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,158 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,058 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 69,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 60,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm/Tyre cracking on outer edge of wall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 54,133 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 2 May 2017 47,066 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,177 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,041 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 34,791 miles

Offside wiper blade split.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 27,449 miles

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

Offside wiper split

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 27,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside wiper split

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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AJ60 TVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ60 TVV, 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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AJ60 TVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 2011.

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