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NU11 BCZ

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,518 mi
Last recorded103,518 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 BCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 103,518 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 101,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 98,756 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 23 Jul 2024 98,756 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 3 Aug 2023 96,003 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,748 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 93,740 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal seems spongy

Pass 31 Jul 2021 88,545 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on suspension units / corrosion on rear brake discs x shocks /

tracking / both front tyres wearing on edges / n/s/f x n/s/r tyres 3mm x perishing / corrosion on coil springs / damage to heat shield

Fail 31 Jul 2021 88,545 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

corrosion on suspension units / corrosion on rear brake discs x shocks /

tracking / both front tyres wearing on edges / n/s/f x n/s/r tyres 3mm x perishing / corrosion on coil springs / damage to heat shield

Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight corrosion on rear discs / corrosion on front springs

Pass 9 Aug 2019 63,875 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,177 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 205-55-16v worn and cracked (4.1.E.1)

both body sills slightly damaged prior to mot from jacking on incorrect place

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,295 miles

both front tyres 205-55-16v cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,568 miles

both front tyres 205-55-16v cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2016 38,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16v (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16v (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres 205-55-16v cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,057 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 26,889 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

antifreeze below minimum level

both front tyres starting to crack

nearside rear seat insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2014 26,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

antifreeze below minimum level

nearside rear seat insecure

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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NU11 BCZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NU11 BCZ, 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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NU11 BCZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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