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VK61 UAP

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,631 mi
Last recorded53,631 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 UAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 53,631 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern very faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern very faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 53,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern very faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern very faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 52,989 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 51,616 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,532 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,343 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))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 45,815 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 45,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,532 miles

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

all four tyres are starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2019 43,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,851 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 40,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 32,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,701 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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VK61 UAP is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK61 UAP, 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 VK61 UAP registered?

VK61 UAP is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is VK61 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK61 UAP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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