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AU11 YSB

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,306 mi
Last recorded116,306 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 YSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 116,306 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Damage to offside sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 116,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Damage to offside sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 103,667 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 103,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,444 miles

Both rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost bald on inner, low across the tread, out of shape, and appears considerably under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner, out of shape, has cuts in tread, and appears considerably under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 92,444 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Both rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost bald on inner, low across the tread, out of shape, and appears considerably under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner, out of shape, has cuts in tread, and appears considerably under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 84,938 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 84,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen adjusted at end of test (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 69,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace now (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace now (4.1.E.1)

rear pads low

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,113 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 56,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,228 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 40,192 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 33,120 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)

front wiper blades starting to smear

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 YSB is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU11 YSB, 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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What year was AU11 YSB registered?

AU11 YSB is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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