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AV09 DMF

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,806 mi
Last recorded98,806 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 DMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 98,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 95,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 92,459 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))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 92,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded, signs of binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area on the axle, slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,427 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle both sides by axle bush/mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 82,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle both sides by axle bush/mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 76,644 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 76,644 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 73,042 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,006 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 64,006 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,803 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 56,803 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 49,403 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 49,403 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,414 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,842 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,595 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 21,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 16,000 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV09 DMF is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV09 DMF, 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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AV09 DMF is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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