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GK11 NWB

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,588 mi
Last recorded110,588 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 NWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 110,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 90,946 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,847 miles

rear exhaust casing corroded, but not leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2022 77,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline pass minimum standard (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 71,024 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 64,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Silencer delaminating

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,677 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 36,677 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,617 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,149 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2015 24,149 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2014 18,307 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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GK11 NWB is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK11 NWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK11 NWB registered?

GK11 NWB is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is GK11 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK11 NWB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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