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PF60 ARX

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,117 mi
Last recorded48,117 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF60 ARX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 48,117 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has applied under sealant

Pass 11 Apr 2025 48,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 48,052 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Fail 22 Mar 2024 48,052 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 47,475 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

Pass 1 Mar 2022 47,337 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,128 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 43,398 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 37,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,851 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 13 Oct 2016 31,851 miles

Emissions not tested due to no oil in engine (7.3.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2015 30,167 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,770 miles

Inner & outer sidewalls of nearside rear tyre quite badly cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PF60 ARX is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PF60 ARX, 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 PF60 ARX registered?

PF60 ARX is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 February 2011.

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