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MK11 CWE

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,244 mi
Last recorded63,244 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 CWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 63,244 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 58,934 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 58,837 miles

Drive belt excessively worn fan belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil level just on minimum

Pass 9 Feb 2024 55,504 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 52,134 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 49,068 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 45,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 42,181 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 39,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 34,583 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,018 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,921 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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MK11 CWE is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MK11 CWE, 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 MK11 CWE registered?

MK11 CWE is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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