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BF59 VEY

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,467 mi
Last recorded24,467 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 24,467 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 23,164 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 22,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 20,709 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 20,709 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 19,490 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 18,257 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 16,948 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,037 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 14,230 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,271 miles

Nearside Rear CRACKING IN TREAD

Offside Front CRACKING IN TREAD

Offside Rear CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 1 Sep 2015 11,584 miles

Nearside Front brake pad slightly damaged

tyre(s) deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2015 11,584 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad slightly damaged

tyre(s) deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 8,979 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 7,553 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 VEY is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BF59 VEY, 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 BF59 VEY registered?

BF59 VEY is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is BF59 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 VEY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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