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BG11 XCP

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,703 mi
Last recorded99,703 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 XCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 99,703 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 99,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 96,262 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 96,262 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 91,147 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 91,064 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 83,266 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 76,479 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,590 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 68,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 63,412 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 63,412 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 38,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 6,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 5,438 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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BG11 XCP is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG11 XCP, 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 BG11 XCP registered?

BG11 XCP is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is BG11 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 XCP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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