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FN11 WVD

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,076 mi
Last recorded73,076 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 WVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 73,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox O/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 73,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox O/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 66,562 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 66,561 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 58,076 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 58,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 52,654 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 52,654 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 50,049 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 48,392 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise inspection / clean and adjustment (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inoperative / advise repair (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2021 48,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise inspection / clean and adjustment (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inoperative / advise repair (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2020 47,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 44,554 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 44,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 38,625 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 32,496 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 26,470 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 20,776 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 14,330 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 7,574 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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FN11 WVD is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FN11 WVD, 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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FN11 WVD is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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