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AV59 SDX

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,318 mi
Last recorded154,318 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 SDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 154,318 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 154,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 145,453 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 145,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No Beam Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No Beam Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced Bulb fitted wrong way round - bright for sidelight, dim for stop (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 134,365 miles

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

Nearside Upper Chip in windscreen

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 134,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Upper Chip in windscreen

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 125,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,703 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 106,399 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 100,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,511 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 90,509 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 81,844 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,033 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,177 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,584 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 50,377 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 50,377 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,425 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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AV59 SDX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV59 SDX, 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 AV59 SDX registered?

AV59 SDX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is AV59 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 SDX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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