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AO11 NZA

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,991 mi
Last recorded91,991 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 NZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 91,991 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 91,991 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 80,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 80,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 71,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 66,069 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 62,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

high level stop light not working corrosion off side rear sill

Fail 22 Oct 2021 61,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam repair headlamp multi plug connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam repair multi plug connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working repair multi plug connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

high level stop light not working corrosion off side rear sill

Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,939 miles

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2020 56,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,557 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,512 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,505 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,995 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 32,995 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,943 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,629 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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AO11 NZA is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO11 NZA, 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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AO11 NZA is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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