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CE11 YSZ

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,479 mi
Last recorded71,479 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 YSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 71,479 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 65,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 61,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge and cracking heavily (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 57,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,338 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 50,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 45,996 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 42,877 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,428 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,762 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,817 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 16,817 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YSZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CE11 YSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE11 YSZ registered?

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

Is CE11 YSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 YSZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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