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AV58 TGX

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,982 mi
Last recorded73,982 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 TGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 73,982 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 73,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 73,978 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2022 73,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside & nearside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

All tyres badly cracked/split/torn/perished

Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,948 miles

All discs are very rusty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake dragging slighty

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer shield corroded loose

Fail 19 Nov 2020 73,948 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All discs are very rusty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake dragging slighty

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer shield corroded loose

Pass 13 Nov 2019 73,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 73,542 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,528 miles

Nearside Rear Upper rear exhaust box has corrosion to outer casing

Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,858 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 65,858 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 58,942 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 58,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,371 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 44,137 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,137 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs excessively worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 23,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,744 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 18,244 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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AV58 TGX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV58 TGX, 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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AV58 TGX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 January 2009.

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