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AO59 URV

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,595 mi
Last recorded95,595 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 URV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 95,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 95,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 88,882 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 85,406 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 77,787 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav & Phone Holder ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of Sill panel corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 60,142 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 60,142 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 51,096 miles

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to perish.

Fail 7 Feb 2020 51,096 miles

Nearside Rear tyre beginning to perish.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,076 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 38,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 38,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken in half vehicle dangerous to drive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 34,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 31,275 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 28,062 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 28,062 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 23,190 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 23,190 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 19,299 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 19,299 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AO59 URV 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 AO59 URV, 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 AO59 URV registered?

AO59 URV is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is AO59 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO59 URV 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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