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FX11 ZGY

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,657 mi
Last recorded81,657 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX11 ZGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 81,657 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 81,630 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))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine cover and undertray/guard fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2024 79,888 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front rust hole in seal

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 25 Mar 2023 75,405 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 73,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 69,689 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 69,689 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,562 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 64,552 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,494 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 43,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs worn/corroded/pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 43,270 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Bootlid (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake discs worn/corroded/pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished/cracked and deep cut (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,008 miles

mark on o/s of windscreen out of both zone a and b.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 28,881 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front registration plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge & close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

slight p.a.s fluid leak from steering rack area

Pass 3 Jun 2015 28,881 miles

front registration plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge & close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

slight p.a.s fluid leak from steering rack area

Pass 17 Apr 2014 20,966 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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FX11 ZGY is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FX11 ZGY, 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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FX11 ZGY is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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