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WL55 COT

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests43 (29 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate67.4%

Mileage

153,837 mi
Last recorded153,837 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 COT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 153,837 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 126,550 miles

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

this vehicle has a diesel engine not petrol tested as a diesel

Fail 21 Aug 2025 126,512 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

this vehicle has a diesel engine not petrol tested as a diesel

Pass 17 Sep 2024 137,746 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 137,745 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2024 120,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 120,941 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 125,945 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 125,922 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,088 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 115,327 miles

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

Rear back box skin peeling

Fail 27 Feb 2023 115,324 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust clamp

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear back box skin peeling

Pass 22 Sep 2022 121,284 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 111,227 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 111,223 miles

Emissions not tested oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 118,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 118,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,090 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 104,090 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 110,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 23 Jan 2020 102,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 23 Jan 2020 102,649 miles

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2020 101,877 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 101,877 miles

Emissions not tested low on engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,982 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 92,303 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Windscreen is slightly cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2019 92,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are worn badly on edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,882 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,203 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread and worn on inner edges

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seat belt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Exhaust flexi is breaking up

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,487 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside & offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 79,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside & offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge & nearside rear worn to 3mm

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,845 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 57,751 miles

N/S/F shockabsorber weeping

N/S/R tyre sidewall cut

Rear brake pads low

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Jan 2016 57,597 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F shockabsorber weeping

N/S/R tyre sidewall cut

Rear brake pads low

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2016 67,761 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,925 miles

Emissions to clean to produce print out

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 59,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,326 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,578 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,109 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 5 Oct 2010 36,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 29,366 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)

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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WL55 COT is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WL55 COT, 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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WL55 COT is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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