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SB60 UNP

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,182 mi
Last recorded70,182 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB60 UNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 70,182 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 24 Jun 2026 70,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 66,602 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 66,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 64,947 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 64,947 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,375 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,798 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 54,798 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 43,809 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 35,886 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,545 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 30,088 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 29,407 miles

nearside front tyre perishing in tread

Fail 2 Nov 2017 29,407 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre perishing in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2016 28,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 28,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 26,317 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Nov 2014 23,906 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 21,818 miles

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

all discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 21,818 miles

all discs corroded

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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SB60 UNP is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB60 UNP, 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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SB60 UNP is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2011.

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