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BD02 SAR

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,886 mi
Last recorded86,886 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 SAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 86,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 82,467 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 77,214 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 70,279 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,284 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 63,140 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 57,933 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,395 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,401 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,433 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,918 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,292 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,945 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 15,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,272 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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BD02 SAR is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BD02 SAR, 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 BD02 SAR registered?

BD02 SAR is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is BD02 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 SAR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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