2011 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · AL56 ECL
2011 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07/06/2011. Recorded mileage 99,415 miles. MOT valid until 31/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1595cc
AL56 ECL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 99,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AL56 ECL Mileage History
- 30/07/202497,547 mi
- 02/08/202497,547 mi
- 01/08/202598,038 mi+491 mi
- 01/08/202598,038 mi
- 27/07/202699,415 mi+1,377 mi
Average of roughly 939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AL56 ECL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Beetle (AL56 ECL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective polish lenses clear (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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