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OV11 OEO

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,742 mi
Last recorded99,742 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 OEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 99,742 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 99,738 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 98,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 95,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 94,039 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 94,039 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 90,124 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 90,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 90,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 90,197 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 80,869 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 80,865 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 78,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn smooth on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,368 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 71,351 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,471 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 67,471 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hose on brake calliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,370 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,983 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,308 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 16,848 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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OV11 OEO is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 OV11 OEO, 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 OV11 OEO registered?

OV11 OEO is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2011.

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