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PN11 YZM

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,535 mi
Last recorded41,535 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN11 YZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,535 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 41,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 37,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 35,880 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 34,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 26,373 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 19,367 miles

All four tyres are perished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 12,859 miles

All tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 12,859 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyres have slight cracking to sidewalls.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,248 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 9,150 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 9,146 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 6,886 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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PN11 YZM is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PN11 YZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN11 YZM registered?

PN11 YZM is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is PN11 YZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN11 YZM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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