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S222 RRH

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,602 mi
Last recorded70,602 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 RRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 70,602 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 69,878 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 64,589 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 57,169 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 54,574 miles

Coolant leak

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,548 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 45,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,505 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 43,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,956 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 37,980 miles

condition of brake pads unknown,limited vision

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Feb 2017 37,980 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

condition of brake pads unknown,limited vision

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jan 2016 33,194 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 33,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 25,827 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 23,879 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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S222 RRH is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S222 RRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S222 RRH registered?

S222 RRH is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is S222 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S222 RRH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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