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BF09 XKY

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,597 mi
Last recorded34,597 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 34,597 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 33,815 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 33,038 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 32,339 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 31,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,726 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 29,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 29,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,425 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 24,910 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,969 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 19,715 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,642 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 15,269 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 12,145 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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BF09 XKY is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BF09 XKY, 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 BF09 XKY registered?

BF09 XKY is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is BF09 XKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 XKY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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