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AK11 DUU

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,220 mi
Last recorded105,220 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 DUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 105,220 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 105,214 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 102,217 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 102,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 98,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under cover fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2019 94,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front steel wheel fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 88,242 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 88,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 76,571 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 76,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,883 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 51,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,893 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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AK11 DUU is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AK11 DUU, 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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AK11 DUU is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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