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AU11 UKV

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,221 mi
Last recorded101,221 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 UKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 101,221 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 101,201 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,515 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES NEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 90,960 miles

Nearside Front lower light lens slightly damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 86,366 miles

advised both rear tyres cracking in tread

advised brake fluid dark

advised chip,in screen

advised cover fitted obscuring some views

advised nsf lower lamp lense damaged

advised nsf outer cv boot cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2020 82,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,186 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2019 70,186 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2018 55,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres 2mm of tread

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,320 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,549 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,016 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside front wiper split

Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,384 miles

chips in windscreen

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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AU11 UKV is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU11 UKV, 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 AU11 UKV registered?

AU11 UKV is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is AU11 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 UKV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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