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SW61 UNL

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,459 mi
Last recorded73,459 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 UNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 73,459 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 67,960 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 62,393 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,386 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,949 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 44,403 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 38,781 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 35,192 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 35,192 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 34,324 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 21,384 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 21,384 miles

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

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

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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SW61 UNL is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SW61 UNL, 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

How do I check the history of SW61 UNL?

You can check the full history of SW61 UNL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SW61 UNL registered?

SW61 UNL is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is SW61 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 UNL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW61 UNL have outstanding finance?

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