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WG60 RBY

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,894 mi
Last recorded70,894 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG60 RBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 70,894 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2024 64,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 64,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,258 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 57,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 53,491 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 49,380 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly perished

both front shock dust covers falling to bits

Pass 5 Aug 2019 43,380 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 43,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,857 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 38,857 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,608 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 28,364 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 25,680 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 20,402 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 16,155 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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WG60 RBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in White 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 WG60 RBY, 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 WG60 RBY registered?

WG60 RBY is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 January 2011.

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