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AO09 RUC

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,549 mi
Last recorded64,549 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 RUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,549 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 64,542 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,136 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 60,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 54,757 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 54,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 49,278 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 49,278 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 43,163 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 43,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 33,447 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,654 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,362 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 12,555 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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AO09 RUC is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO09 RUC registered?

AO09 RUC is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is AO09 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 RUC shows 15 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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