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MK11 YLJ

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,805 mi
Last recorded20,805 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 YLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 20,805 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 20,649 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 20,636 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 20,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 20,631 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 20,576 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2019 20,576 miles

Nearside Front Indicator lens damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Due to growth of moss over lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Due to growth of moss over lens (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 21,318 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 21,318 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall badly worn and cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disk corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 19,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall badly worn and cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disk corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer fluid empty (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 19,106 miles

Front brake disks are corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,596 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 YLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

MK11 YLJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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