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S19 JMB

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,053 mi
Last recorded31,053 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS19 JMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 31,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 31,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 27,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight splits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear calipers have substance around hand arm

Pass 7 Jun 2024 22,958 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 22,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 19,555 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 16,553 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 14,063 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 12,923 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 12,923 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 12,279 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 11,464 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 10,419 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 8,587 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 8,587 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 6,864 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 5,547 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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S19 JMB is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S19 JMB, 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 S19 JMB registered?

S19 JMB is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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The MOT history for S19 JMB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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