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AU59 ZVV

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,266 mi
Last recorded107,266 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 107,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 107,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 100,125 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 100,125 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside 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 inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,684 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,089 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 76,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,834 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 65,284 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,725 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 57,725 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,513 miles

Oil leak on engine. ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 40,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. BOTH (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 31,312 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake caliper arm not returning fully

Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,376 miles

slight graze on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,595 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 17,595 miles

Offside 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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AU59 ZVV is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AU59 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

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

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