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AX11 KLS

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,802 mi
Last recorded52,802 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 KLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 52,802 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 49,372 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 49,276 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 47,831 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 47,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak in centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 45,873 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 45,873 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

centre part exhaust / sleeve corroded and broken

Pass 11 May 2022 45,241 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 44,549 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 44,549 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 44,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill becoming corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill becoming corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 39,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 35,459 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 31,845 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 31,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,293 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded on inside face

Pass 3 Feb 2014 24,103 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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AX11 KLS is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc 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 AX11 KLS, 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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AX11 KLS is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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