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S26 SEJ

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,609 mi
Last recorded54,609 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 SEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 54,609 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 54,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 53,776 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 52,990 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 52,058 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 50,212 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 48,357 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 46,278 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 43,901 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,594 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 42,594 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,268 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Mar 2014 19,199 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 19,199 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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S26 SEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S26 SEJ, 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 S26 SEJ registered?

S26 SEJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is S26 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 SEJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S26 SEJ have outstanding finance?

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