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WJ11 UZY

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,295 mi
Last recorded50,295 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 UZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 50,295 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 50,295 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 47,127 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 41,751 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,855 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 29,881 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 29,881 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 24,994 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 24,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,174 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,563 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 13,925 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2014 10,639 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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WJ11 UZY is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UZY, 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 WJ11 UZY registered?

WJ11 UZY is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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The MOT history for WJ11 UZY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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