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FG11 EXW

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,116 mi
Last recorded61,116 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 EXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 61,116 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 61,116 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 58,263 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 58,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 55,918 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 50,272 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 47,465 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres walls perishing/cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,918 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,767 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,641 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 36,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,191 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 21,956 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 21,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FG11 EXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG11 EXW, 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 FG11 EXW registered?

FG11 EXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is FG11 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG11 EXW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG11 EXW have outstanding finance?

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