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CV11 EBA

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,592 mi
Last recorded50,592 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 EBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 50,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perished slightly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 50,592 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perished slightly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 50,066 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 50,066 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 48,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

advise o/s/r tyre slightly perished in tread

advise water in o/s/f indicator unit

Fail 12 Aug 2021 48,928 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 20" (3.4 (b) (i))

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

advise o/s/r tyre slightly perished in tread

advise water in o/s/f indicator unit

Pass 27 May 2020 43,707 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

advise damp inside o/s/f indicator unit

advise front brake discs slightly worn

advise n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

advise o/s door mirror taped up

Fail 26 May 2020 43,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

advise damp inside o/s/f indicator unit

advise front brake discs slightly worn

advise n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

advise o/s door mirror taped up

Pass 6 Jun 2019 37,424 miles

Offside Front wheel steel rim

Offside Rear wing/bumper damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2019 37,424 miles

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))

Offside Front wheel steel rim

Offside Rear wing/bumper damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2018 30,353 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,030 miles

hand brake dose not lock up

n/s/f tyre has low tread

n/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2016 23,513 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 23,513 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 21,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 21,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 15,800 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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CV11 EBA is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CV11 EBA, 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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CV11 EBA is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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