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BB11 MAH

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,068 mi
Last recorded92,068 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB11 MAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 92,068 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Fail 21 May 2026 92,068 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front track rod ends boots (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 89,840 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 89,820 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 87,622 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 87,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,792 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,998 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within outer tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within inner and outer tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 66,998 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within outer tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within inner and outer tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,526 miles

Both rear inner drop sills slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,086 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 50,086 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 41,604 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 41,604 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,325 miles

Both rear tyres, inner tread blocks badly distorted

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,390 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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BB11 MAH is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BB11 MAH, 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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BB11 MAH is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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