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VE60 ZKV

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,870 mi
Last recorded52,870 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 ZKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 52,870 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 51,104 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 47,925 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 45,627 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 43,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 43,455 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 41,442 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,147 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,506 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 35,287 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 31,674 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 29,256 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,825 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres starting to perrish in tread

Pass 30 Jan 2014 21,994 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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VE60 ZKV is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VE60 ZKV, 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 VE60 ZKV registered?

VE60 ZKV is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 2011.

Is VE60 ZKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE60 ZKV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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