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MW60 VWK

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,048 mi
Last recorded82,048 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW60 VWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 82,048 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 76,954 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 70,313 miles

Front Brake disc inner corrosion .

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 70,313 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Glass insecure . (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc inner corrosion .

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 67,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 65,315 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,486 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 52,936 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 46,044 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 39,887 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,978 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 27,511 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 21,182 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 15,227 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 VWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

MW60 VWK is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 February 2011.

Is MW60 VWK safe to buy?

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