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AV59 ADX

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,643 mi
Last recorded87,643 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 ADX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 87,643 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 87,640 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad material not attached to backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 86,477 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,424 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 77,786 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 77,786 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,667 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,271 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 67,271 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 62,907 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 62,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 57,294 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 51,629 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 51,629 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 43,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 40,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 33,680 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 27,462 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 27,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,160 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AV59 ADX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV59 ADX, 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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AV59 ADX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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