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OY60 ZCE

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,976 mi
Last recorded93,976 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY60 ZCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 93,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 91,058 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 91,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 88,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 88,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 84,653 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 77,472 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 70,893 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 67,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 60,288 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 48,379 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 43,653 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,870 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,006 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 26,354 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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OY60 ZCE is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OY60 ZCE, 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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OY60 ZCE is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 January 2011.

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