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MW60 VUP

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,087 mi
Last recorded60,087 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 60,087 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 57,662 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 57,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 55,867 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 55,867 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 54,667 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,247 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 52,564 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 51,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 50,666 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 34,601 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,377 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Feb 2014 16,634 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 VUP 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 81.3%.

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 VUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW60 VUP registered?

MW60 VUP is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 February 2011.

Is MW60 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW60 VUP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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