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B23 VLY

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,329 mi
Last recorded55,329 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 VLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 55,329 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 53,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 50,733 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker casings corroded

both rear sills corroded

both steering rack ends corroded

exhaust clamp / sleeve corroded and broken

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2023 50,731 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting / part of rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting / part of axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocker casings corroded

both rear sills corroded

both steering rack ends corroded

exhaust clamp / sleeve corroded and broken

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

rear axle corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

rear coil spring carriers corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on both rear sills

corrosion on front sub frame

exhaust clamp / sleeve corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

rear axle corroded / spring carriers and shocker mounts corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 45,362 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

offside front coil spring corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

slight corrosion on rear sills

Pass 23 Oct 2020 43,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

slight corrosion on rear sills

Pass 4 Nov 2019 41,214 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears esp the nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 23 Oct 2018 38,395 miles

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2017 35,989 miles

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Fail 25 Oct 2017 35,984 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Nearside rear shock absorber body is badly corroded

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre sleeve corroaded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,205 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 24,091 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 20,739 miles

both rear tyres cracking in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2013 20,737 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyres cracking in tread in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2012 17,858 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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B23 VLY is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B23 VLY, 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 B23 VLY registered?

B23 VLY is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is B23 VLY safe to buy?

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