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AY59 ENR

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,354 mi
Last recorded72,354 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ENR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 72,354 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 70,571 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,835 miles

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

Nearside track rod end dust cover slightly perished

Rear axle ,outer bushes slightly perished ,small cracks.

Pass 1 Mar 2023 65,272 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 65,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 63,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,433 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,505 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded and worn

Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,841 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,157 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,355 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 56,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,408 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 53,408 miles

Fuel hose leaking FUEL FILTER HOSE (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 50,249 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,312 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,830 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,186 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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AY59 ENR is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY59 ENR, 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 AY59 ENR registered?

AY59 ENR is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AY59 ENR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 ENR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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