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BD59 JDU

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,383 mi
Last recorded79,383 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 JDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 79,383 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 79,381 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 r 16 94 h xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 70,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 205/55r16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 61,222 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 52,082 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 52,082 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 41,730 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 32,115 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Dec 2019 22,215 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 11,910 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 11,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 11,760 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 11,661 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 11,655 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 11,183 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 9,644 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2012 7,447 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 7,447 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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BD59 JDU is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD59 JDU, 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 BD59 JDU registered?

BD59 JDU is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is BD59 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 JDU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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