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SM02 BUG

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,523 mi
Last recorded84,523 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 82,283 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 82,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,883 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 77,370 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 74,305 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 71,398 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 62,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,514 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,507 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,046 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 34,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 25,675 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,476 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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SM02 BUG is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SM02 BUG, 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 SM02 BUG registered?

SM02 BUG is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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The MOT history for SM02 BUG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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