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A4 ONT

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,099 mi
Last recorded104,099 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 ONT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 104,099 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,832 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2026 72,191 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 66,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 91,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 64,780 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 84,168 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 61,678 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 76,390 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 57,729 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 55,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 55,637 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,876 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 51,408 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 51,408 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,878 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 52,596 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 36,919 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 36,919 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,865 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,155 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 25,333 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,749 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 28,736 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,826 miles

Both front tyres bald on both edges

Cant see rear springs fully

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,185 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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A4 ONT is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,187 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 A4 ONT, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A4 ONT registered?

A4 ONT is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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