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BF59 PLV

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,385 mi
Last recorded132,385 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 PLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 132,385 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 132,385 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 124,262 miles

Passenger air bag disabled to allow for child seat

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 115,886 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 115,885 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut on rack loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 107,729 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 100,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 100,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 90,559 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 90,559 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 79,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 77,138 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,283 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill started to corrode

Fail 1 Jun 2018 73,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall small buldge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill started to corrode

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 65,067 miles

Front tyres low tread on outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose on backing (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,049 miles

Front tyres worn slightly heavier on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,054 miles

unable to test rear seats as wind deflector fitted.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 51,053 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to test rear seats as wind deflector fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 41,918 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,931 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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BF59 PLV is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BF59 PLV, 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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BF59 PLV is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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