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BN11 UDG

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,795 mi
Last recorded44,795 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 UDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 44,795 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2024 36,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

brake warning light on

Fail 26 Oct 2024 36,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread worn through to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Nov 2023 271,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 27,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 24,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 24,229 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 22,922 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 21,948 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 20,415 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 20,415 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Refilled w/bottle with solution (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 18,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 15,723 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 13,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 12,086 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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BN11 UDG is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN11 UDG, 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 BN11 UDG registered?

BN11 UDG is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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