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FG61 LYW

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,026 mi
Last recorded99,026 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 LYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 99,026 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 99,025 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust emissions outside perimeters (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 90,331 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 85,628 miles

Engine misfire at idle and low revs

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 85,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front+rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2022 84,135 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 80,225 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,275 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 72,273 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 55,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily perished on sidewalls & edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Apr 2019 55,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily perished on sidewalls & edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer not working empty washer bottle filled with water for test (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 43,662 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,417 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,460 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,050 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 25,949 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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FG61 LYW is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG61 LYW, 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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What year was FG61 LYW registered?

FG61 LYW is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 October 2011.

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The MOT history for FG61 LYW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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