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PJ11 LZN

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,402 mi
Last recorded138,402 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 LZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 138,402 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush lower arm n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 131,265 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 131,253 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 122,519 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 115,099 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 104,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bold no signs of cord or wire (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

front lower arm rear bushes split

Fail 13 Jul 2021 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bold no signs of cord or wire (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

front lower arm rear bushes split

Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 87,667 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded but secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 87,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded but secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 69,593 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 69,593 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,116 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 41,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 41,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 32,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 32,469 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,118 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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PJ11 LZN is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJ11 LZN, 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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PJ11 LZN is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 July 2011.

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