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AD59 UVO

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,324 mi
Last recorded69,324 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 UVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,324 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 69,324 miles

Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 65,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 65,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 60,304 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 60,304 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced LOWER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,395 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 50,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,049 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,878 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 39,874 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 31,583 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,589 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 21,589 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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AD59 UVO is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AD59 UVO, 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 AD59 UVO registered?

AD59 UVO is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is AD59 UVO safe to buy?

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