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RK11 WHJ

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,332 mi
Last recorded83,332 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 WHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 83,332 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 79,753 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlight vague pattern

Fail 28 Mar 2020 79,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlight vague pattern

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 72,519 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 63,806 miles

lip on fron discs

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge + worn low 3 mm

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low 3 mm

Fail 5 Mar 2018 63,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

lip on fron discs

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge + worn low 3 mm

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low 3 mm

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low 3 mm + starting to perish in tread

slight lip front discs

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,444 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 44,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 34,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre worn low 3 mm

nearside rear tyre worn low 2.5 m

slight lip on front discs

Pass 15 Mar 2014 25,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RK11 WHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RK11 WHJ, 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 RK11 WHJ registered?

RK11 WHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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