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BD59 YJS

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,239 mi
Last recorded77,239 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 YJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 77,239 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 76,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 76,463 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 74,500 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 74,500 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,368 miles

Offside Front mirror covered in tap

Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,400 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit POOR CONDITION (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 65,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CRACKED (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit POOR CONDITION (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,890 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED INBETWEEN TREADS

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL SLIGHT DAMAGE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED CRACKED NEARSIDE NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VEIW OF ROAD

Fail 13 Mar 2015 57,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKED INBETWEEN TREADS

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL SLIGHT DAMAGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW INFLATION

Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

window screen has crack behind tax disc but not in drivers veiw,

Fail 7 Mar 2014 47,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

window screen has crack behind tax disc but not in drivers veiw,

Fail 13 Mar 2013 37,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/front tyre getting low on tread

o/s/front tyre slight wear inner edge getting low on tread

o/s/rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,587 miles

n/s/front tyre getting low on tread

o/s/front tyre slight wear inner edge getting low on tread

o/s/rear tyre getting low on tread

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 YJS is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJS, 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 BD59 YJS registered?

BD59 YJS is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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