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B13 ETL

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1989cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

114,600 mi
Last recorded114,600 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 ETL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 114,600 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 111,686 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 111,686 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 106,294 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 101,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded + exhaust clamps

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 101,155 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded + exhaust clamps

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 96,681 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 93,855 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 93,855 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 86,314 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,165 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 77,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,135 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 50,454 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,518 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,947 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,612 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 21,789 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 21,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

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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B13 ETL is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,989cc 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 B13 ETL, 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 B13 ETL registered?

B13 ETL is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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