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OE60 HXJ

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,644 mi
Last recorded83,644 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE60 HXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 83,644 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 83,579 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads touching (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 80,358 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,897 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,638 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 68,802 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 68,802 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,786 miles

Bonnet pull broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 64,786 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet pull broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,229 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,642 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 56,642 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 37% (maximum 30%) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad n/s/f close to sensor wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,822 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,509 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,367 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 25,533 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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OE60 HXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OE60 HXJ, 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 OE60 HXJ registered?

OE60 HXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 January 2011.

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