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CE11 FHW

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,757 mi
Last recorded98,757 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 FHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 90,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 83,979 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 83,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 80,608 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,610 miles

Crack in windscreen

Nearside Front tyre getting low (outer edge worn)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 76,610 miles

Crack in windscreen

Nearside Front tyre getting low (outer edge worn)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 74,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low 3m

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 73,172 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,010 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 70,010 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 62,937 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 52,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,420 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,102 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 23,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CE11 FHW is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE11 FHW, 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 CE11 FHW registered?

CE11 FHW is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is CE11 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 FHW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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