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PAT 258F

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

9,718 mi
Last recorded9,718 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAT 258F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 9,718 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 8,900 miles

n/s rear floor area rusting near seat belt and suspension mounts

o/s front seat belt starting to show wear

one rear seat belt fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 8,900 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear floor area rusting near seat belt and suspension mounts

o/s front seat belt starting to show wear

one rear seat belt fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 8,446 miles

corrosion on rear floor

Fail 3 May 2016 8,446 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion on rear floor

Pass 14 May 2015 7,429 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 7,416 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear inner boot leaking split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 5,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 5,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 2,138 miles

wear in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 24 Apr 2013 2,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 1,550 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 889 miles

boot split on o/s/f,inner trackrod end

speedo cable catching n/s/f trackrod

Fail 31 Oct 2011 885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boot split on o/s/f,inner trackrod end

speedo cable catching n/s/f trackrod

Pass 16 May 2011 99,999 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 99,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PAT 258F is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PAT 258F, 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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PAT 258F is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is PAT 258F safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAT 258F shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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