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PN61 XPA

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,566 mi
Last recorded63,566 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 XPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 63,566 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 63,566 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 58,175 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 58,175 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 48,960 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 41,617 miles

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 24 Oct 2022 41,617 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 21 Oct 2021 39,941 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 39,940 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 38,620 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,752 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 35,735 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 35,735 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 29,814 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,345 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 16,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 11,267 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 XPA is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PN61 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

PN61 XPA is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is PN61 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN61 XPA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN61 XPA have outstanding finance?

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