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FJ61 NKU

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,730 mi
Last recorded74,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 NKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 74,730 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 205/55R16

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 66,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge. 205/55r16

Fail 4 Jul 2025 66,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge. 205/55r16

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 57,982 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 56,008 miles

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

slight travel foot brake pedal

Fail 29 Jun 2023 56,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight travel foot brake pedal

Pass 21 Feb 2022 48,345 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2022 48,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 42,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damaged & placed in windscreen (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & offside rear tyre's perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 42,459 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall perished & cords exposed 205/55=16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damaged & placed in windscreen (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & offside rear tyre's perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 37,168 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 37,168 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 32,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 27,996 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 23,277 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,459 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 16,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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FJ61 NKU is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FJ61 NKU, 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 FJ61 NKU registered?

FJ61 NKU is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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