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MK11 VLH

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,736 mi
Last recorded108,736 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 VLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 108,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 101,816 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2024 95,337 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 95,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil level on minimum

Pass 14 Jan 2023 86,850 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 74,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 65,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 60,655 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,563 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 53,482 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

nearside rear and offside front tyres cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2017 47,553 miles

Offside Front and nearside rear tyres cracking

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

Offside light unit water ingress

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,088 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear light unit water ingress

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Mar 2016 37,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear light unit water ingress

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2015 28,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,771 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 19,771 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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 VLH is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc 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 MK11 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

MK11 VLH is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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