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L111 XLA

2021 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

17,544 mi
Last recorded17,544 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 XLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 17,544 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 92,677 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 92,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 15,789 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 84,970 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 84,970 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 11,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 80,994 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 80,994 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 77,194 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 70,876 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 no plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,905 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 67,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 53,241 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 7 May 2019 53,241 miles

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

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,253 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,171 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,430 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 21,592 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,876 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,803 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 21,321 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,935 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 17,949 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 12,723 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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L111 XLA is a 2021 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L111 XLA, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L111 XLA is a 2021 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2021.

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