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FFZ 3582

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,095 mi
Last recorded70,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 3582
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 70,095 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 69,403 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 69,388 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to not being able to hold fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working high beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 64,709 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,668 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 63,663 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle effort low ( imbalance 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads crumbling (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,782 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 58,994 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 58,985 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 49,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,446 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 45,446 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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FFZ 3582 is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FFZ 3582, 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

How do I check the history of FFZ 3582?

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What year was FFZ 3582 registered?

FFZ 3582 is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 February 2011.

Is FFZ 3582 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFZ 3582 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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