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GF11 YLG

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,108 mi
Last recorded158,108 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 YLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 158,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 150,292 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 143,579 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 137,025 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 131,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 131,042 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2020 131,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 May 2019 121,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2019 121,011 miles

Nearside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected rack mounting fixing bolts loose (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 115,290 miles

Chips in screen

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2017 101,215 miles

Both rear tyres have irregular tread wear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Washer jet has poor performance

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,765 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 88,765 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad wear light on

Fail 5 Feb 2015 70,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,444 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 YLG is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

GF11 YLG is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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