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NU11 VAF

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,793 mi
Last recorded35,793 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 VAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 35,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 31,567 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 30,530 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 26,091 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 26,089 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 25,550 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 21,521 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 21,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 21,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 18,826 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished 205/55/16

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 20 Mar 2019 14,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked 205/55/16

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2018 10,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 5,174 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 1,202 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2015 1,048 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 841 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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NU11 VAF is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NU11 VAF, 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

How do I check the history of NU11 VAF?

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What year was NU11 VAF registered?

NU11 VAF is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 March 2011.

Is NU11 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU11 VAF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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