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SA11 OYT

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,250 mi
Last recorded42,250 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 OYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 42,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,191 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,174 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,028 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 37,384 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 37,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 34,666 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,420 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 31,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,354 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

high level brake light out

Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,238 miles

high level brake light out

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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SA11 OYT is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SA11 OYT, 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 SA11 OYT registered?

SA11 OYT is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 2011.

Is SA11 OYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA11 OYT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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