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GF11 FUO

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,414 mi
Last recorded88,414 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 FUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 88,414 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 88,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 85,668 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 85,668 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 82,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 82,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,481 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 75,854 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 70,813 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 70,813 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 65,912 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,070 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both are slightly scored / worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both are slightly scored / worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,686 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance indicator lens (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear starting to crack

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,160 miles

Power steering oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 24,709 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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GF11 FUO is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF11 FUO, 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 GF11 FUO registered?

GF11 FUO is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2011.

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