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ML60 FTE

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,546 mi
Last recorded80,546 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML60 FTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 80,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 61,128 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,544 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 58,536 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 39,001 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 34,829 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 30,364 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 28,389 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,033 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 25,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing slight deterioration

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 20,041 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 15,640 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 11,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wipers deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2014 11,275 miles

both front wipers deteriorated

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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ML60 FTE is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML60 FTE, 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 ML60 FTE registered?

ML60 FTE is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is ML60 FTE safe to buy?

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