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Q303UAV

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,767 mi
Last recorded93,767 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ303UAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 93,767 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,903 miles

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

srs light not illuminating

Fail 27 Jun 2013 84,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,873 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 74,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag and engine managment light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,129 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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Q303UAV is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Q303UAV, 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 Q303UAV registered?

Q303UAV is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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