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AO09 PXE

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,742 mi
Last recorded102,742 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 PXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 102,742 miles

Both outer sills weak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 94,968 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 94,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 87,173 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 81,789 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 81,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 75,553 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,315 miles

nearside rear sill panel getting rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2021 72,315 miles

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

nearside rear sill panel getting rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,848 miles

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

N/S/R SILL PANEL RUSTY

Pass 7 Jul 2018 63,388 miles

n/s/r sill panel rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2018 63,388 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r sill panel rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,681 miles

N/S/R SILL RUSTY

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,938 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

O/S/R TYER GETTING LOW

Fail 7 Jul 2016 52,938 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED

O/S/R TYER GETTING LOW

Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,950 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 47,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,600 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 28,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,284 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 18,284 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PUNCTURED AND LOOSING PRESSURE

Slight mist of power steering oil from Offside area of steering rack

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 PXE is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXE, 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 AO09 PXE registered?

AO09 PXE is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is AO09 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 PXE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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