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AO09 CEX

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,450 mi
Last recorded86,450 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 CEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 86,450 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 86,393 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,908 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,025 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 79,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,881 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 73,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,076 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 67,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,833 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 1 Aug 2016 59,828 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTATION (4.1.D.1f)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 7 Aug 2015 54,677 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 54,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 48,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,252 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,903 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 40,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,910 miles

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

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

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

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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AO09 CEX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO09 CEX, 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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AO09 CEX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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