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WJ11 KTF

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,879 mi
Last recorded72,879 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 KTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 72,879 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 72,872 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 70,425 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,008 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,228 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 65,410 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,245 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,839 miles

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

offside rear fog lamp lens cracked but not showing a white light

Pass 25 May 2016 48,587 miles

Offside Rear fog light lens cracked but not letting out white light

Pass 20 May 2015 37,814 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,168 miles

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

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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WJ11 KTF is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJ11 KTF, 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 WJ11 KTF registered?

WJ11 KTF is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is WJ11 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ11 KTF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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