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MV11 LPX

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,361 mi
Last recorded118,361 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV11 LPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 118,361 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 118,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 113,971 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 110,585 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,238 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 107,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 103,772 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 103,772 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,171 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,328 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 81,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 69,089 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2014 32,522 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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MV11 LPX is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV11 LPX, 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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MV11 LPX is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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