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HIG 3873

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,358 mi
Last recorded65,358 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 3873
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 65,358 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 62,976 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 60,260 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,484 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 53,792 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 50,496 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,393 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 39,821 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,643 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 34,643 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken LOWER COIL (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 29,832 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 29,832 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,162 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2014 17,481 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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HIG 3873 is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc 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 HIG 3873, 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 HIG 3873 registered?

HIG 3873 is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 June 2011.

Is HIG 3873 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 3873 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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