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SD11 LUO

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,012 mi
Last recorded132,012 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 LUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 132,012 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 132,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits & co to high exhaust blow middle joint (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 125,391 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 125,389 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 117,357 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 117,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 103,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 13 Mar 2023 103,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2022 92,444 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,321 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,412 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,084 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 67,657 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated due to sensor wire broken

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2017 67,657 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated due to sensor wire broken

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,931 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,738 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 56,737 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wiper rubber split

Pass 28 Mar 2015 30,729 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,289 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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SD11 LUO is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SD11 LUO, 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 SD11 LUO registered?

SD11 LUO is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 April 2011.

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