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BJ11 WLC

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,851 mi
Last recorded91,851 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 WLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 91,851 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 85,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 82,667 miles

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

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

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

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 4 Sep 2021 81,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 81,729 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,740 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 78,729 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,822 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 71,784 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 71,784 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,757 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @2mm ,devoid of tread on inner edge , outer edge cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,038 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 47,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,432 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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BJ11 WLC is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ11 WLC, 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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BJ11 WLC is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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