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SG11 OAZ

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,303 mi
Last recorded63,303 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 OAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 63,303 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 63,303 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 61,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 61,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,140 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,935 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,272 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 55,272 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,840 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 53,840 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 52,885 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 52,885 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 49,984 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,214 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,696 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,010 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 21,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SG11 OAZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SG11 OAZ, 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 SG11 OAZ registered?

SG11 OAZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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