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AO60 YJB

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,750 mi
Last recorded58,750 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 YJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 58,750 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 58,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 56,688 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,640 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 53,356 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 53,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault code cleared tested ok (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,864 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 48,715 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,847 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 43,298 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 43,298 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 39,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 35,561 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,031 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 29,749 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 24,570 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 18,802 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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AO60 YJB 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 82.4%.

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 AO60 YJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO60 YJB registered?

AO60 YJB is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2011.

Is AO60 YJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO60 YJB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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