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SO60 OJN

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,923 mi
Last recorded80,923 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO60 OJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 80,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 75,925 miles

Suspension parts and sills corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 75,920 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension parts and sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 69,169 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

suspension parts corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 69,164 miles

Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

suspension parts corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 60,951 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,347 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 50,933 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 38,777 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 33,383 miles

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brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 29,089 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 27,141 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 19,370 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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SO60 OJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc 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 SO60 OJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO60 OJN registered?

SO60 OJN is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 January 2011.

Is SO60 OJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO60 OJN 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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