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SA11 ZTU

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,391 mi
Last recorded74,391 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 ZTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 74,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 66,475 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nsf & Osf arms - Rear bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nsr & Osr tyres2/3m. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 61,680 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 61,680 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,767 miles

Exhaust corroding at middle/rear sections.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,180 miles

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance high level brakelight (1.2.1d)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Mar 2018 45,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance high level brakelight (1.2.1d)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Mar 2017 35,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 35,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,426 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,497 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,040 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 17,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 ZTU is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SA11 ZTU, 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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SA11 ZTU is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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