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VO11 HCL

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,049 mi
Last recorded88,049 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 HCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 88,049 miles

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

under side corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2026 88,049 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under side corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 81,068 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))

unde side corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,701 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 73,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 65,024 miles

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

under side corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,146 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 57,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 45,948 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 45,947 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 42,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 37,681 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 34,156 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 34,156 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 30,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,549 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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VO11 HCL is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO11 HCL, 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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VO11 HCL is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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