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N888 NGY

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,932 mi
Last recorded56,932 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 NGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 56,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 52,723 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 50,463 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 50,463 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 48,820 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 48,818 miles

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

All brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 46,353 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 43,736 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,372 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,139 miles

engine cover fitted under trays fitted

nsf wiper splitting slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Aug 2015 35,449 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,975 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,779 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 25,553 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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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N888 NGY is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N888 NGY, 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 N888 NGY registered?

N888 NGY is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2011.

Is N888 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 NGY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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