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PX11 HLU

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,563 mi
Last recorded55,563 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX11 HLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 55,563 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 55,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 55,484 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam patterns vague (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing near to treadwear bars ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has 2 cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clamp broken on exhaust but secure

Pass 5 Mar 2022 51,372 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,361 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,598 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 44,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 38,354 miles

Offside Front wiper arm is bent

Fail 9 Mar 2019 38,354 miles

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

Offside Front wiper arm is bent

Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,126 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,418 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre allso perished ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 29,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre allso perished ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,062 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,703 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,582 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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PX11 HLU is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PX11 HLU, 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 PX11 HLU registered?

PX11 HLU is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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