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GV11 KZC

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,438 mi
Last recorded17,438 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 KZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 17,438 miles

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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 16,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 14,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 13,513 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 12,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 11,981 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 11,454 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 10,753 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 9,665 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2017 8,566 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 7,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable inner track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable inner track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 5,674 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 3,927 miles

both front brake discs corroded

leds not working in high level brake light

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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GV11 KZC is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GV11 KZC, 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 GV11 KZC registered?

GV11 KZC is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is GV11 KZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV11 KZC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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