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FN11 WVZ

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,525 mi
Last recorded109,525 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 WVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 109,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2026 108,117 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 108,111 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak on o/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to n/s/f headlamp inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 103,543 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 103,543 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 99,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 93,735 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 89,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 89,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 86,041 miles

Brake pedal travel seems more than is usual for this make and model (not excessive )

Rear Park brake efficiency 1% above minimum

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,645 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 84,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 78,522 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 78,521 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 61,725 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 61,725 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,657 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 39,510 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 39,510 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,629 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 WVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WVZ, 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 WVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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