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BD11 OVW

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,230 mi
Last recorded92,230 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 OVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 92,230 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 79,657 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 72,912 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 72,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 67,910 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 67,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 62,933 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 62,933 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 55,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 51,289 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 51,289 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 46,982 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 44,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer side wall perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 40,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 40,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 36,391 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 36,391 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door mirror (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2015 31,886 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,254 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 27,251 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 27,226 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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BD11 OVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD11 OVW, 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 BD11 OVW registered?

BD11 OVW is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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