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B3 VDY

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,248 mi
Last recorded74,248 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 VDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 74,248 miles

Nearside Rear Inner UNDER SEAL TAMPERING INSPECTION

Offside Rear Inner UNDER SEAL TAMPERING INSPECTION

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,835 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 64,117 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,552 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,964 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 49,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,075 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,787 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,372 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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B3 VDY is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B3 VDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 VDY registered?

B3 VDY is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 August 2009.

Is B3 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 VDY shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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