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GK11 XZP

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,567 mi
Last recorded76,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 XZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 76,567 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,294 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 76,289 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 68,876 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 68,849 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 63,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml light turned off prior to testing

Pass 25 Feb 2021 57,040 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity has a ingress of water (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 57,036 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity has a ingress of water (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 543,010 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 54,309 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 49,314 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 45,491 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 45,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides below limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn to inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords to outer sidewall edge of tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished/cracking in tread area. Nail in tyre to inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded/worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded/worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,634 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,771 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 16,718 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 16,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XZP is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GK11 XZP, 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 GK11 XZP registered?

GK11 XZP is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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