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MW60 OCJ

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,588 mi
Last recorded54,588 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW60 OCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 54,588 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 52,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jan 2025 52,877 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 51,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 51,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 49,751 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 49,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 47,740 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,356 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 43,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,355 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,333 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 32,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,040 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,287 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 8,717 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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MW60 OCJ 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 75%.

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 MW60 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

MW60 OCJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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