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Q306PDV

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

5,027 mi
Last recorded5,027 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ306PDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 5,027 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 5,027 miles

Handlebar insecure (2.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar grip not secure to handlebars. throttle (2.2.1 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 5,027 miles

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

horn showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Jun 2021 4,244 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 3,307 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 3,203 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning on front brake operation (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning on front brake operation (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering head bearings has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 2,368 miles

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 1,155 miles

Forks slightly deformed both front forks slightly bent, not affecting operation (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advance travel, front brake lever

front shock absorbers, have slightly reduced damping affect

front suspension forks slightly bent, not affecting operation

Fail 2 Aug 2018 1,146 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no pattern on dip beam, no image shift when dipping from main to dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Forks slightly deformed both front forks slightly bent, not affecting operation (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advance travel, front brake lever

front shock absorbers, have slightly reduced damping affect

front suspension forks slightly bent, not affecting operation

Pass 12 Jul 2017 275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 2,774 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 2,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 1,353 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 1,069 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 190 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 155 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 1,282 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 507 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 482 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (9.2.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 13 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 7 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Q306PDV is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 Q306PDV, 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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Q306PDV is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 2011.

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