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GF60 YDN

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,734 mi
Last recorded84,734 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF60 YDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 84,734 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Apr 2022 76,348 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 66,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror - air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake lever on caliper sticking slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre deflated

Vehicle battery discharged during test

Fail 6 Apr 2021 66,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear view mirror - air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake lever on caliper sticking slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre deflated

Vehicle battery discharged during test

Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,831 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 58,831 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,831 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,309 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 53,958 miles

205/55/R16/91V. Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.

Fail 26 Jan 2018 53,958 miles

205/55/R16/91V. Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working RB380 fitted. (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,993 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jan 2016 39,788 miles

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

offside front brake disc inner face slightly worn

offside front inner brake pad starting to wear low

Pass 16 Dec 2014 31,592 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 22,183 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 22,183 miles

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

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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GF60 YDN is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Red 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 GF60 YDN, 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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GF60 YDN is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 January 2011.

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