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OY11 FFE

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,852 mi
Last recorded111,852 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 FFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 111,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

offside rear tyre worn to limits on inside edges, almost down to cords

Pass 17 Dec 2024 107,846 miles

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

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 7 Dec 2024 107,831 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Dec 2023 101,182 miles

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

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

rear of outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,092 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 96,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge STRONG ADVISE! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 89,031 miles

off side front tyre worn on edge

off side outer sill damaged

off side rear tyre worn to limits on inner edger

rear brake pads are worn to limits

wear in front upper suspension mounts

Fail 22 Sep 2021 89,030 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre worn on edge

off side outer sill damaged

off side rear tyre worn to limits on inner edger

rear brake pads are worn to limits

wear in front upper suspension mounts

Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 70,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,924 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,856 miles

off side mirror in poor condition

rear tyres are perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2017 52,580 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 45,157 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 45,157 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 27,609 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

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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OY11 FFE is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OY11 FFE, 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 OY11 FFE registered?

OY11 FFE is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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