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BB59 BUG

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,925 mi
Last recorded136,925 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB59 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 136,925 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 133,770 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 133,638 miles

Headlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 130,092 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2022 126,270 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 122,512 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 119,069 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 113,196 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Aug 2019 113,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 105,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,428 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 96,428 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,697 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,307 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,416 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,425 miles

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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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BB59 BUG is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc 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 BB59 BUG, 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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BB59 BUG is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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