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GL60 UOF

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

25,218 mi
Last recorded25,218 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL60 UOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 25,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deteriorated with age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 24,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (2mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 23,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 22,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

service light on

Fail 4 Oct 2022 22,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rusting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rusted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

boot hard to open

service light on

Pass 1 Oct 2021 21,587 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 20,832 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 20,830 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 19,507 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 18,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perished on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 17,711 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,735 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,818 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 15,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 15,690 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 12,051 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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GL60 UOF is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GL60 UOF, 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 GL60 UOF registered?

GL60 UOF is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 February 2011.

Is GL60 UOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL60 UOF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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