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MW60 JVM

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,058 mi
Last recorded115,058 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW60 JVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 115,058 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 107,795 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 104,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/14years old (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 100,934 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Apr 2023 100,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Apr 2022 96,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 96,168 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low 3mm (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,433 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,040 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 67,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,006 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 59,006 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing 1 each from n/s o/s front and rear (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 52,492 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 52,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & canvas showing on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 37,180 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 30,200 miles

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

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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MW60 JVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MW60 JVM, 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 MW60 JVM registered?

MW60 JVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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