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AO58 TZN

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,747 mi
Last recorded142,747 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 TZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 142,747 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 135,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 134,806 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 127,243 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill damaged and corroding by drain hole- not seriously weakened

Fail 12 Dec 2023 127,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill damaged and corroding by drain hole- not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Dec 2022 120,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 120,760 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 95,099 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 95,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 82,720 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separating

outer skin on rear exhaust peeling

Fail 5 Dec 2017 72,063 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separating

outer skin on rear exhaust peeling

Pass 12 Dec 2016 59,521 miles

Near side rear tyre tread on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Off side rear tyre tread on 3.5mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Rear exhaust outer casing peeling

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front wiper blade split (still clearing screen)

rear exhuast silencer showing signs of weakness

Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,252 miles

Chip in screen

Front discs corroded on inside face

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2012 30,679 miles

both front tyres 2-3mm of tread

Pass 6 Dec 2011 20,779 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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AO58 TZN is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO58 TZN, 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 AO58 TZN registered?

AO58 TZN is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 January 2009.

Is AO58 TZN safe to buy?

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