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AU59 USN

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,625 mi
Last recorded73,625 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 USN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 73,625 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front strut top mountings have slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 73,625 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective failed emissions running very rich (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front strut top mountings have slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

epc lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Oct 2024 65,914 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 63,429 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 61,723 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot Perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 61,721 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot Perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to block on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2020 56,844 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,681 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,720 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,942 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 42,215 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,021 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,444 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

surface corrosion nearside rear inner sill

surface corrosion offside rear inner sill

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,869 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 30,869 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,987 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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AU59 USN is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU59 USN, 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 AU59 USN registered?

AU59 USN is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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