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PN61 FCG

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,049 mi
Last recorded50,049 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 FCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 50,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 49,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 44,330 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 38,985 miles

all four tyres are slightly cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2022 35,887 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2021 33,099 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 26,928 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr osr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 21,252 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 13,607 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 7,215 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 6,282 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 5,754 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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PN61 FCG is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PN61 FCG, 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 PN61 FCG registered?

PN61 FCG is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is PN61 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN61 FCG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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