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GF11 HZV

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,310 mi
Last recorded176,310 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 HZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 176,310 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Fail 6 Jul 2026 176,310 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 7 Jul 2025 174,388 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 172,930 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 171,627 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 169,978 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 168,632 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 166,681 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 155,750 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 137,151 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 110,688 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,784 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 63,197 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 63,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,034 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 HZV is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HZV, 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 HZV registered?

GF11 HZV is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is GF11 HZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF11 HZV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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